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Driver arrested after pursuit ends when vehicle runs out of gas at Popeyes

8May

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Harris County, Houston

Driver arrested after pursuit ends when vehicle runs out of gas at Popeyes

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A driver was arrested after a pursuit ended when the suspect’s vehicle reportedly ran out of gas at a Popeyes in north Harris County. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office Traffic Crimes Unit, deputies were investigating a parking lot takeover near Greens Road and Interstate 45 North when they observed a vehicle doing donuts in the parking lot. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but investigators said the driver fled, leading deputies on a several-mile pursuit at speeds exceeding 100 mph. Investigators said the pursuit came to an end after the vehicle apparently ran out of gas at a Popeyes. The driver then fled on foot before deputies captured him a short time later. No injuries or damaged citizen vehicles were reported. Authorities said the ve...

Teen killed, another wounded in possible drive-by shooting in southeast Houston

8May

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Houston

Teen killed, another wounded in possible drive-by shooting in southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A teen was killed and another was hospitalized following a possible drive-by shooting in southeast Houston. The shooting occurred around 3:56 p.m. in the 8700 block of Black Hawk Ridge near Great Hawk. According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to reports of a drive-by shooting and found two male victims suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the second victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. Investigators said the victims appeared to be in their early or late teens. Investigators also said there was some type of verbal altercation that escalated into gunfire. Investigators believe a vehicle may have been involved in the shooting, but police did not release a description...

Montgomery County constable deputies pursue motorcycle rider into Houston

6May

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Houston, Montgomery County

Montgomery County constable deputies pursue motorcycle rider into Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A motorcycle pursuit that started in Montgomery County Precinct 4 ended overnight in Houston after the rider was believed to have entered a parking garage in the Sawyer Yards area. https://youtu.be/52cw9mHFIe0 Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and officers with the Houston Police Department assisted during the pursuit. The motorcycle was believed to have entered the parking garage of Art House on Edwards Street. No additional information has been released at this time.

Firefighter escapes injury after falling through roof during house fire

5May

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Houston

Firefighter escapes injury after falling through roof during house fire

HOUSTON, TX – A firefighter was uninjured after falling through a roof while battling a house fire at a single-story home with heavy smoke and fire conditions. https://youtu.be/wmm4bgrdqRA irefighters arrived at the home on Glenhurst in Southeast Houston to find a large amount of pressurized smoke and began ventilating the structure by cutting into the roof. During those operations, a portion of the roof gave way, causing one firefighter to fall into the structure. The firefighter landed on his feet and started to find his way out. Immediate rescue teams that were in place and other crews were able to locate him, apply water to control the fire, and remove him from the home. He was evaluated by EMS and determined to be uninjured. According to officials, the fire was relati...

Family of four found dead inside River Oaks home in possible murder-suicide

4May

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Houston

Family of four found dead inside River Oaks home in possible murder-suicide

HOUSTON, TX – A family of four was found deceased inside a residence in the River Oaks area after Houston police conducted a welfare check. https://youtu.be/e9nWsH6UQGw The call for service was made around 5:26 p.m. at a home in the 2100 block of Kingston Street. Officers were dispatched minutes later and arrived around 5:36 p.m. According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, officers made entry into the residence and discovered four people dead inside. Investigators said the case is being treated as a possible murder-suicide, though the investigation remains in its early stages. Police said the welfare check was requested after a babysitter and a relative had not heard from the family since the previous evening. Officers were the first to enter the home. In...

One person airlifted to hospital following major crash on Katy Freeway

3May

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Houston

One person airlifted to hospital following major crash on Katy Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A major crash shut down the westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway near Barker Cypress for several hours overnight. https://youtu.be/KK87oXyfNAU According to the Houston Police Department, one person was airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Woman killed in hit-and-run crash near Bush Airport

3May

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Houston

Woman killed in hit-and-run crash near Bush Airport

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash near Bush Intercontinental Airport earlier this morning. https://youtu.be/k3igXaLmVog The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the 6500 block of Will Clayton Parkway near IAH. Bush Airport patrol initially responded to a call for a traffic hazard involving a pedestrian in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers determined it was a major crash involving an auto versus pedestrian. The incident was later classified as a failed to stop and render aid. According to police, two vehicles and one pedestrian were involved. A witness described the initial striking vehicle as a white vehicle that struck the pedestrian and fled the scene. A second vehicle then struck and rolled over the pedestrian. The driver, who did not initiall...

Small fire damages unit at Greenridge apartment complex

2May

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Houston

Small fire damages unit at Greenridge apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A small fire damaged one unit at an apartment complex in Houston earlier this morning. The fire was reported around 3:44 a.m. at the Tiffany II apartment complex located in the 3000 block of Greenridge. According to the Houston Fire Department, only one unit or room sustained minor smoke and water damage. When crews arrived, someone was already using a water hose, limiting the need for firefighters to use additional water. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

HPD: High water may have been factor in fatal crash on East Orem

2May

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Houston

HPD: High water may have been factor in fatal crash on East Orem

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed after a single-vehicle crash in southeast Houston last night. https://youtu.be/UoGAnGOWdWw The crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 6300 block of East Orem Drive. According to the Houston Police Department, the crash involved a silver Nissan Rogue SUV driven by a 30-year-old black male. A separate driver stopped at the scene and called for medical services but did not render aid. Investigators believe high water may have been a factor, as a puddle was present just before the crash site, and a witness stated they saw the vehicle hit the water and then the curb while traveling westbound on East Orem Drive but did not see whether it spun out. Houston Fire Department personnel arrived, rendered aid, and pronounced him deceased at the scene. The...

Fire at abandoned apartment spreads to second building, displacing families in South Houston

2May

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Houston

Fire at abandoned apartment spreads to second building, displacing families in South Houston

SOUTH HOUSTON, TX – A fire at an abandoned apartment building spread to a second occupied building, affecting multiple families early this morning. https://youtu.be/E6se9MJ5v5s The fire was reported around 1:45 a.m. at 1100 Avenue N in South Houston. According to a South Houston Fire Department chief, the fire began in an abandoned apartment building and extended to another building behind it. Multiple families were affected in the second building, though an exact number was not available. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. The fire was described as self-ventilating, and the cause remains unknown. The Houston Fire Department provided mutual aid.