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Woman found deceased outside unoccupied trailer in northeast Harris County

18Jul

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Harris County, Houston

Woman found deceased outside unoccupied trailer in northeast Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY - An investigation is underway after a woman was found unresponsive outside an unoccupied trailer early Saturday morning in north Harris County. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, EMS responded after receiving a report of an unresponsive woman. Deputies arrived at the scene at approximately 3:11 a.m. EMS personnel treated the woman at the scene until she was pronounced deceased at approximately 3:51 a.m. Investigators said the woman was found outside an unoccupied trailer on the property. She has not been identified, and investigators do not know whether she lived at the location. Witnesses interviewed so far have not recognized her. According to investigators, a man told deputies he left the property for about 20 minutes and did not see the woma...

SWAT called after man allegedly headbutted woman he was dating and barricaded himself in home

18Jul

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Houston

SWAT called after man allegedly headbutted woman he was dating and barricaded himself in home

HOUSTON - A man barricaded himself inside a residence after allegedly assaulting a woman in a dating violence incident early Saturday, prompting a SWAT response in north Houston. https://youtube.com/shorts/NCepgcX5zoo?feature=share According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded around 2 a.m. to the 400 block of Briarcliff after a caller reported witnessing a man assaulting a woman. When officers arrived, they determined the woman and the suspect were in a dating relationship. Police said the suspect went inside the residence and refused to come outside. Patrol Support officers established a perimeter around the home and attempted to persuade the suspect to surrender, but he refused to exit. Authorities said the suspect is known to have firearms, and a SWAT tea...

Innocent juvenile injured in shooting near Discovery Green during fight involving adult men

18Jul

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Houston

Innocent juvenile injured in shooting near Discovery Green during fight involving adult men

HOUSTON — An innocent juvenile was injured in a shooting that erupted during a fight involving a group of adult men near Discovery Green late Friday night. According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting was reported around 9:50 p.m. near Leland Street and Austin Street. Undercover officers were already in the area when the gunfire broke out. Police said approximately 100 juveniles were gathered nearby when a fight involving several adult men began. During the altercation, one of the suspects pulled out a gun and started shooting as the crowd dispersed. The innocent juvenile was struck in the armpit and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Detectives are reviewing surveillance video from the area and working to obtain a better description of the...

Three Suspects in Custody Following Reported Shooting in North Harris County

16Jul

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Harris County

Three Suspects in Custody Following Reported Shooting in North Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Three suspects are in custody following a reported shooting in the 21000 block of Brushy Canyon Drive, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman. https://youtu.be/G6iMeyGaEJE Deputies responded to the scene to investigate an aggravated assault involving reported gunfire. One victim sustained a gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. According to Constable Herman, deputies quickly responded to the incident and took three suspects into custody. Detectives remained at the scene processing evidence as the investigation continued. The investigation remains ongoing.

Man found fatally shot in driveway in northeast Houston

16Jul

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Houston

Man found fatally shot in driveway in northeast Houston

HOUSTON - A 64-year-old man was found fatally shot outside a vehicle in the driveway of a home early Thursday morning, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/DX69FlfmsFc Officers responded to a shooting call about 5:20 a.m. at a residence in the 6900 block of Boyce Street. When officers arrived, they found the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the driveway outside his vehicle. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. The man's identity is being withheld pending notification of family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Police said neighbors reported hearing a disturbance in the driveway earlier in the morning before multiple gunshots rang out. Investigators said there is currently...

Woman shot in ankle after exchange of gunfire outside northeast Houston convenience store

16Jul

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Houston

Woman shot in ankle after exchange of gunfire outside northeast Houston convenience store

HOUSTON - A woman was wounded after an exchange of gunfire outside a convenience store in northeast Houston early Thursday morning, according to the Houston Police Department. The shooting happened around 2 a.m. at a convenience store in the area of Homestead Road and Parker Road. Investigators said a woman in her 30s and a 49-year-old man became involved in a verbal argument in the parking lot. The woman was inside a vehicle while the man was on foot. Police said the store owner told investigators she did not want the 49-year-old man on the property and said he had repeatedly caused problems at the business. According to investigators, surveillance video shows the man approaching the woman multiple times during the argument. Police said the woman eventually retrieved a pis...

Motorcyclist killed after crashing into light pole on Katy Freeway service road

16Jul

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Houston

Motorcyclist killed after crashing into light pole on Katy Freeway service road

HOUSTON - A motorcyclist was killed after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a light pole along the Katy Freeway service road early Thursday morning. https://youtu.be/L7Tf4_Z9r54 The crash occurred about 3:05 a.m. in the 7400 block of the eastbound Katy Freeway (West Interstate Highway 10) service road near North Post Oak, according to the Houston Police Department. Investigators said the rider was operating a blue Kawasaki Ninja when the motorcycle left the roadway. The rider was ejected after the motorcycle struck a curb and then a light pole. Houston Fire Department personnel pronounced the man dead at the scene. Police said the rider appeared to be a man in his early 20s at the scene, but his identity is being withheld pending notification of family mem...

Man shot while allegedly attempting to break into North Shepherd pool hall

16Jul

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Houston

Man shot while allegedly attempting to break into North Shepherd pool hall

HOUSTON - A man in his 20s was shot in the leg after police say he and another person were attempting to break into a pool hall in the 7200 block of North Shepherd around 2 a.m. https://youtu.be/1UK4W-p_PHQ According to the Houston Police Department, officers initially responded to reports of a shooting but were not immediately sure where the incident had occurred. The wounded man was later found at a nearby Jack in the Box after seeking help. Police said an employee in his 70s, who was at the business and takes care of the property, heard loud banging coming from the rear of the building. The employee armed himself with a pistol and went outside to investigate. Police said the employee encountered one person near the side of the building, who alerted another individual behin...

Man killed in shooting following verbal altercation in Huffman

15Jul

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Harris County

Man killed in shooting following verbal altercation in Huffman

HUFFMAN, Texas — A man was killed after a shooting in Huffman on Tuesday evening, and one person has been detained as homicide investigators continue to investigate what led to the gunfire. Deputies responded to the 700 block of Rolling Creek at approximately 7:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found a man in his early 40s lying on the ground with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Investigators said the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation that occurred before the gunfire. It remains unclear what the argument was about. One person has been detained and is cooperating with investigators. The investigation remains ongoing. https://youtube.com/shorts/oLEjeh...

Good Samaritan rushes wounded teen to hospital after Montrose area shooting

14Jul

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Houston

Good Samaritan rushes wounded teen to hospital after Montrose area shooting

HOUSTON - A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after a shooting Monday night in Houston's Montrose area, according to the Houston Police Department. Police said officers responded around 9:30 p.m. to the 700 block of Colquitt Street after receiving reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found numerous shell casings, narcotics and other evidence at the scene, but no victims. While officers were conducting their preliminary investigation, the teenager arrived at a nearby hospital after being transported by a passing motorist. According to police, the Good Samaritan stopped after seeing the teen stumbling in the area, discovered he had been shot and took him to the hospital in a private vehicle. Hospital staff determined the victim's injuries were critical an...