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Man fatally struck by car in dark stretch of Clay Road near Addicks Reservoir
Houston

Man fatally struck by car in dark stretch of Clay Road near Addicks Reservoir

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally struck by a car late Sunday night in the 17000 block of Clay Road near North Eldridge Parkway, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/kWmadyyv4jM The crash occurred in the Addicks Reservoir area, a heavily wooded region with no lighting, sidewalks, or crosswalks. Police said a black Honda sedan was traveling westbound when a man, believed to be homeless and wearing dark clothing, attempted to cross the road toward the median and was hit. The driver immediately stopped, exited the vehicle, and began CPR on the victim until officers arrived. Houston police officers continued life-saving efforts until EMS arrived, but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The identity of the pedestrian has not been confirmed. Police s...
Man shot point-blank in the head after earlier assault in northeast Houston parking lot
Houston

Man shot point-blank in the head after earlier assault in northeast Houston parking lot

HOUSTON, TX – A man was critically injured after being shot point-blank in the head late Sunday evening in the 8700 block of Denton Street, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/ZsEgPgSTcQU Officers with Northeast Patrol responded to a shooting call around 10:20 p.m. and found the victim lying in a parking lot. The Houston Fire Department provided treatment at the scene and transported him to a local hospital, where he was listed in very critical condition. He was later moved to another hospital for a higher level of care. Investigators say the shooting followed an earlier assault involving the same victim. Two hours prior, a group of men reportedly assaulted the victim in the same parking lot. That group left, and some of them later returned. One of the s...
Mother shoots man during confrontation following fight between teenagers
Harris County, Houston

Mother shoots man during confrontation following fight between teenagers

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A mother shot a man during a confrontation that followed an earlier fight between a group of teenagers, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. https://youtu.be/GxiUa7m-714 This happened at the Altanova Apartment complex located at 15414 Kuykendahl in north Harris County. Deputies were called to the scene around 8:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting. Investigators said the original incident started two hours earlier, around 6:30 p.m., when several juveniles got into a physical fight. One of the teens’ mothers stepped in at that time to break it up. Later, a different mother came back to the scene to talk about what happened. During that conversation, a man in his early 20s showed up and started causing a disturbance. Fearing for her son's safety, ...
Man found shot to death in red car along South Richey
Houston

Man found shot to death in red car along South Richey

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found deceased in a red vehicle following a shooting reported in the 2900 block of South Richey Road shortly after 7:30 p.m., according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/FkYHBvczlwg Two other adult males told officers they were in the vehicle at the time of the shooting. Investigators believe the shooting may have occurred somewhere along South Richey, possibly extending east into Pasadena. HPD is currently working with Pasadena Police to determine if any related incidents were reported in that jurisdiction. No weapons were recovered at the scene, and the identity of the deceased male has not been released. The two witnesses appeared distraught and have been transported to the HPD Homicide Division for further interviews in hopes of obtai...
Three HPD officers suffer minor injuries after patrol units collide during robbery suspect pursuit
Houston

Three HPD officers suffer minor injuries after patrol units collide during robbery suspect pursuit

HOUSTON, TX – Three Houston Police Department officers suffered minor injuries after two patrol units collided during a pursuit of a robbery suspect near the intersection of Rushcreek Drive and Ella Boulevard in the Greenspoint area. https://youtu.be/oZBIMae4S_k According to the Houston Police Department, the incident occurred as officers from Southeast Patrol, with support from DPS Air Support (102) and K-9 units, were pursuing a robbery suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle at gunpoint and fled north. During the pursuit, one patrol vehicle struck the rear of another, causing one of the vehicles to briefly catch fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, and all three officers sustained only minor injuries. They declined medical transport and remained at the scene. The suspect...
Military-style vehicle leads police on multi-agency pursuit across Harris County
Harris County, Houston, National

Military-style vehicle leads police on multi-agency pursuit across Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 53-year-old man is in custody after allegedly fleeing from law enforcement in a military-style tractor-trailer, triggering a multi-agency pursuit across Harris County and Houston. https://youtu.be/y0_ctWyiP9M The incident began around 9:47 p.m. on January 4, when an off-duty Precinct 4 Constable witnessed a hit-and-run crash with injuries. The deputy quickly located the suspect vehicle and attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The driver failed to stop, prompting a pursuit. Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies deployed spike strips several times during the pursuit, which proved ineffective. At one point on Beltway 8 near Garrett, a deputy discharged his firearm, but the vehicle continued. The chase proceeded into east Houston, eventually reaching I-10...
Man shot by former neighbor while visiting to pick up belongings in northwest Houston
Houston

Man shot by former neighbor while visiting to pick up belongings in northwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot by a former neighbor while visiting a residence to pick up belongings around 1 a.m. in the 8400 block of Blankenship in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/zn_tMt5AVCU Officers responded to a shooting call and found the victim with a gunshot wound to the leg or ankle area. He was transported to a nearby hospital and is believed to be in stable, non-life-threatening condition. According to police, after the shooting, the suspect returned inside his home and initially failed to comply with officers’ verbal commands. A perimeter was established while officers continued issuing commands. Around 3:10 a.m., the suspect exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident. Police said the two men are former neighbors and the shooti...
Man accidentally shoots himself in leg while reaching under car seat in Montrose
Houston

Man accidentally shoots himself in leg while reaching under car seat in Montrose

HOUSTON, TX – A man was hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the leg while reaching under a seat in his vehicle in the 1200 block of Eberhard in Montrose. https://youtu.be/zLdO_ajvN-E The incident occurred around 1 a.m. when officers responded to a shooting call and located an adult male with a gunshot wound to the leg. Officers applied a tourniquet at the scene, and the man was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say the man had been preparing to go out with his girlfriend, who asked him to leave his firearm in the vehicle. He reportedly discharged the weapon accidentally while reaching under the seat.
One cyclist killed, another critically injured after being struck by pickup in dark roadway
Houston

One cyclist killed, another critically injured after being struck by pickup in dark roadway

HOUSTON, TX – One cyclist was killed and another was critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck traveling southbound on Sweetwater. https://youtu.be/5INTTMTMfzU The collision occurred as the two cyclists were reportedly in the middle of the roadway. One was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the other was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Factors such as intoxication are still being investigated, but police say the roadway was dark at the time of the crash.
One person found deceased after house fire on Southmont
Houston

One person found deceased after house fire on Southmont

HOUSTON, TX – One person was found deceased following a house fire in southeast Houston earlier today. https://youtu.be/SclAV96j4is Around 3:16 a.m., a Southeast Patrol sergeant with the Houston Police Department observed a residence fully engulfed in flames in the 6000 block of Southmont. At the same time, neighbors were calling 911 to report the fire. Houston Fire Department crews arrived shortly after and extinguished the blaze. While clearing the home, firefighters discovered one deceased individual inside. The identity of the deceased is currently unknown. The Houston Fire Department Arson Division and Houston Police Department Homicide Division are investigating. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.