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Investigation underway after 7-year-old girl shot in leg at Inwood Grove Apartments

7Jan

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Harris County, Houston

Investigation underway after 7-year-old girl shot in leg at Inwood Grove Apartments

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 7-year-old girl was shot in the leg earlier today at the Inwood Grove Apartments, located in the 7300 block of Alabonson. https://youtu.be/cS7mmKx9YeA According to Sgt. Juan Garcia with the Harris County Sheriff's Office Crimes Against Children Unit, Precinct 1 deputies responded to the scene. The child was transported to a hospital, where she is listed in stable condition and receiving medical treatment. Investigators are still working to determine how the child sustained the gunshot wound. Multiple interviews are being conducted, and Child Protective Services has been notified due to concerns regarding the child’s well-being at the residence. The case will be presented to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office upon completion of the investigation...

Off-duty HPD officer detains stabbing suspect at Mobile gas station; two hospitalized

7Jan

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Harris County, Houston

Off-duty HPD officer detains stabbing suspect at Mobile gas station; two hospitalized

HOUSTON, TX – An off-duty Houston Police Department officer witnessed a stabbing at the Mobile gas station located at 444 FM 1960 near Cypress Station Drive and immediately intervened, detaining the suspect at gunpoint while requesting assistance from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and EMS. https://youtu.be/X7j-9uqX8UM Emergency responders from Ponderosa Fire Department and EMS arrived and transported two males from the scene. One male sustained stab wounds, while the second was struck by a taser. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

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

6Jan

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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

6Jan

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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

6Jan

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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

6Jan

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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

5Jan

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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

5Jan

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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

4Jan

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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

4Jan

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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.