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Suspect arrested and charged in killing of 11-year-old Julian Guzman who was playing ding dong ditch

2Sep

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Suspect arrested and charged in killing of 11-year-old Julian Guzman who was playing ding dong ditch

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of 11-year-old Julian Guzman in the 9700 block of Racine Street about 10:55 p.m. on Aug. 30. https://youtu.be/kVhA5y3NFgY The suspect, Gonzalo Leon Jr., is charged with murder in the 177th Criminal District Court. He was taken into custody Sept. 2 by members of HPD's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Detail and Criminal Apprehension Team (CAT). According to the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division, Guzman was playing a prank commonly known as ding dong ditch, where kids ring doorbells and run away. A witness stated Guzman was running from a house just before being shot once. He was transported to an area hospital and pronounced deceased on Aug. 31. Officers initially detained o...

Skeletal remains found in wooded area off Bissonnet

1Sep

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Skeletal remains found in wooded area off Bissonnet

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating after skeletal remains were found in a wooded area off the 12800 block of Bissonnet. https://youtu.be/UHiyL_grLYo The discovery was made a little after 2:30 p.m. when a male in the area located what he believed to be human remains. Responding Westside patrol officers confirmed the remains appeared to be skeletal. According to police, at least two parts of a skull were visible. Investigators believe the remains are from one adult, but the gender, age, and cause of death are unknown at this time. Officers noted it appeared there had been a homeless camp in the area at some point. The Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office is expected to conduct an autopsy to determine more details. It is not known if foul play is involved. I...

Shooting at Oakmoor Apartments in south Houston leaves man dead

1Sep

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Shooting at Oakmoor Apartments in south Houston leaves man dead

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred late Monday morning at the Oakmoor Apartments in south Houston. https://youtu.be/Gi54P8JbNjI The shooting was reported around 11:54 a.m. in the 11900 block of Oakmoor Parkway. According to investigators, a suspect banged on the victim’s apartment door, leading to a fight that spilled into the parking lot. During the altercation, shots were fired, and a man in his early 20s was struck and pronounced deceased at the scene. Some social media outlets are reporting that the victim was Luhbird, an affiliate of Sauce Walka’s TSF. However, Houston Police have not confirmed this information. Police said no weapon was recovered from the victim, and fewer than 10 shots were fired. A woman inside the apartment...

Two pedestrians shot after argument with scooter riders near Toyota Center

31Aug

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Two pedestrians shot after argument with scooter riders near Toyota Center

HOUSTON, TX – Two pedestrians were shot after an argument with a group of scooter riders across the street from the Toyota Center. https://youtube.com/shorts/bUdG3TOhTq0?feature=share The shooting happened when four individuals on scooters got into a verbal argument with pedestrians. The suspects opened fire, striking a male and female in their early 20s. A third pedestrian was not struck. Houston Fire Department crews transported both victims to the hospital, where they remain in stable condition. A round may have struck a nearby hotel, but no one inside was injured. Officials said there should be clear video evidence from downtown cameras in the area.

Child shot multiple times while playing ‘ding dong ditch’ game in northeast Houston

31Aug

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Child shot multiple times while playing ‘ding dong ditch’ game in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy who was shot while playing a game of “ding dong ditch” in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/Ami3kx12I6Y The shooting occurred around 10:55 p.m. Saturday, August 30, in the 9700 block of Racine Street near Mimbrough. According to investigators, the child and several friends were ringing doorbells of homes in the area and running away. A witness reported the boy was running from a house after ringing a doorbell when shots were fired. The juvenile male, initially reported as 10 years old, was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a local hospital in critical condition. Doctors pronounced him deceased on August 31. His identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of F...

Man found deceased after burglary call in north Houston

30Aug

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Man found deceased after burglary call in north Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating after a man was found deceased outside a home in the 500 block of Blue Bell Road around 2 a.m. https://youtu.be/s7eXa37ymeA Officers responded to a reported burglary in progress and discovered the male on the ground, unresponsive and not breathing, with a significant amount of blood around him. The cause of death is pending the medical examiner’s review. Police said the homeowners did not know the man. While responding, an HPD unit crashed into a ditch nearby. Both officers were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. https://youtu.be/Cjiy8tv0BRg

HPD unit crashes in ditch while responding to burglary call on Blue Bell Road

30Aug

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HPD unit crashes in ditch while responding to burglary call on Blue Bell Road

HOUSTON, TX – Two Houston police officers were injured after their patrol unit crashed in a ditch while responding to a burglary call. https://youtu.be/Cjiy8tv0BRg The crash occurred around 2 a.m. in the 600 block of Blue Bell Road near the North Freeway. According to police, the two-man unit was en route to a reported burglary when it left the roadway and crashed in a ditch. Both officers were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries and are expected to be okay. No other vehicles were involved. https://youtu.be/s7eXa37ymeA

Stolen vehicle catches fire after suspects crash during overnight chase

30Aug

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Stolen vehicle catches fire after suspects crash during overnight chase

HOUSTON, TX – An overnight police pursuit ended in a fiery crash in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/O0YJGYnOVMI The crash occurred around 1:10 a.m. in the 6500 block of Lockwood. The chase lasted less than 15 minutes. Two suspects were inside a stolen vehicle that caught fire after crashing. Police were able to remove them from the vehicle. According to the Houston Police Department, both suspects were transported to the hospital with minor injuries from the crash, not from burns. No other injuries were reported.

James Brown charged with murder after victim found lying in street with multiple stab wounds

28Aug

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James Brown charged with murder after victim found lying in street with multiple stab wounds

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against a suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man earlier this month in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/QhODQtQJm8U The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on August 12 in the 4500 block of Pickfair Street. Houston police officers responded to a report of a male lying in the roadway. Houston Fire Department paramedics pronounced the victim, identified as Joshua Hampton, 36, deceased at the scene. He had suffered multiple stab wounds. According to the HPD Homicide Division, nearby residents did not report hearing or seeing any disturbance before the victim was found. A person of interest came forward during the investigation but was questioned and released. Further investigation identified James Brown, 50, as the suspect. On...

Man alleges he was wrongfully detained outside downtown Houston apartment after neighbor’s false accusation while streaming

27Aug

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Man alleges he was wrongfully detained outside downtown Houston apartment after neighbor’s false accusation while streaming

HOUSTON, TX – A man, who also goes by nsy.chino on Instagram, alleges he was wrongfully detained by police outside his downtown Houston apartment Monday evening while he was live streaming, and the encounter was captured online, after a neighbor described him as “suspicious.” https://youtu.be/B8ReefBt8UE The encounter occurred around 5:20 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. when officers responded to a call from a woman who reported someone was knocking on her door and attempting to enter. When she later saw the man, she told officers he looked suspicious even though he had just come out of his apartment. Video from the livestream begins after the man was already in handcuffs and shows him arguing with the neighbor while denying involvement in the initial complaint. He noted that he does not have...