Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Firefighters responded to a working house fire where flames were already coming through the roof when crews arrived on scene. https://youtu.be/uneaGOoqhbY This happened in the 11300 block of Glenwolde Drive. Officials said there were unconfirmed reports of a possible explosion. The mother sustained spot burns to her leg and was transported to a hospital in stable condition. No other injuries were reported. The fire is believed to have started in the garage, possibly involving cooking equipment, before spreading to the rest of the home. About ten minutes into the incident, flames were reported to be shooting approximately 12 to 20 feet above the roof and remained at that intensity for some time due to a heavy fire load inside. All occupants self-evacuated befo...

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was killed and a toddler was transported to a hospital after a suspected impaired driver ran a red light in west Houston. https://youtu.be/H_vEATNu_aU The crash occurred just after 1 a.m. at the intersection of Clay Road and the West Sam Houston Tollway feeder road. According to the Houston Police Department Vehicular Crimes Division, a pickup truck traveling on the Sam Houston Tollway feeder road ran a red light and struck a small sedan that had just entered the intersection on a green light. The impact pushed the woman’s vehicle a very long way through the intersection before it came to rest on a curb. Police said a child, believed to be between 1 and 3 years old, was properly restrained in a car seat in the back seat. The child was transported to a lo...

HOUSTON, TX – A white Tesla led officers on a chase in northeast Houston before crashing near Wayside Drive and South Sgt. Macario Garcia Drive. https://youtu.be/ov3-xQXHbxw The pursuit ended when the Tesla crashed while coming off Wayside onto South Sgt. Macario Garcia Drive. At least two people were detained at the scene. It is unknown what prompted the initial traffic stop. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

MISSOURI CITY, TX – Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 6700 block of Fuqua in Missouri City. https://youtu.be/_7_SXU8kATk Heavy flames were coming from the home as crews with the Houston Fire Department worked to extinguish the fire. There were initial reports that people may have been trapped inside, but all the occupants managed to make it out before HFD arrived. Ten people were displaced but fortunately, there were not any injuries. It is unknown at this time if there were any injuries. The cause of the fire has not been released. Spiderman also responded to the scene during the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

HOUSTON, TX – An adult male was killed in a suspected hit-and-run crash along Scott Street near Anita Street. https://youtu.be/jqJvnyX3MTM Houston Police Department Vehicular Crimes Division investigators responded to the 3000 block of Scott, where all northbound lanes were shut down as officers investigated an auto-pedestrian fatality. According to police, investigators believe one or possibly multiple vehicles initially struck the man, leaving him in a moving lane of traffic next to the Metro rail line. A female driver then ran over him after he was already on the ground. Police said the female driver remained at the scene and has cooperated with investigators. At this time, she is not considered a suspect, and officers said the evidence supports her account. The case is...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed by officers during an officer-involved shooting outside a hotel in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/wtWJb4KwmTU Police responded shortly after 9 p.m. to a shooting in progress at the Comfort Inn & Suites located at 11050 Southwest Freeway. Officers arrived within minutes and observed a male suspect walking from the south side of the building holding a rifle. According to police, officers gave repeated verbal commands for the suspect to drop the weapon. The suspect refused, and officers discharged their firearms. The suspect, described as a Hispanic male in his 60s, was struck and pronounced deceased at the scene. Police said a female complainant was later found inside one of the hotel rooms with a minor injury. Investigators beli...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was taken into custody after heavy smoke activated the sprinkler system at a hotel along the North Freeway, prompting a response from Houston police and the SWAT team. https://youtu.be/eaXuSI82Amg Patrol officers responded to a call at the Suburban Studios located at 13505 North Freeway after reports of smoke coming from a room. The smoke was significant enough to activate the hotel’s sprinkler system. Officers attempted to make contact with the man inside the room but initially received no response. According to police, there were reports the man may have been armed and was acting in a threatening manner when civilians attempted to check on him. Those individuals backed away before officers arrived. SWAT officers and negotiators were called to the scene. ...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a gas station in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/9Tby9uRUO6w Around 10 p.m., officers with the Houston Police Department Southeast Patrol Division responded to a shooting call at 6500 MLK at a Valero gas station. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot. Officers rendered aid and performed CPR until the Houston Fire Department arrived and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. One possible suspect is in custody. The investigation is ongoing.