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2-year-old girl fatally struck by SUV at Harris County apartment complex

2Nov

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Harris County, Houston

2-year-old girl fatally struck by SUV at Harris County apartment complex

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 2-year-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Bella Vista Apartment Homes on Wallisville Road. https://youtu.be/zMS6KzjNenA The crash occurred around 4:07 p.m. when deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a child hit by a vehicle. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division, the girl was walking several feet behind her family when she crossed in front of a parked black SUV. The driver, who had just begun pulling forward from a parking space, did not see the child and struck her. Family members, about 40 feet away, ran toward the vehicle and alerted the driver, who immediately stopped. The driver showed no signs of impairment and has been cooperating with investigat...

Man found shot to death inside Houston hotel

2Nov

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Houston

Man found shot to death inside Houston hotel

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside the Ramada by Wyndham Houston Westchase, located at 2451 Hayes Road. https://youtu.be/2U1LsDoRP_0 The shooting occurred around 3:30 a.m. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. This is a developing story. More information will follow as it becomes available.

Three killed in multi-vehicle crash at West Orem and Almeda

2Nov

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Houston

Three killed in multi-vehicle crash at West Orem and Almeda

HOUSTON, TX – Three people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of West Orem and Almeda. https://youtu.be/ll03IfkbJMc The collision involved five vehicles, but all three fatalities were from one vehicle. According to police, the driver who caused the crash was intoxicated, ran a red light, and did not have his headlights on. The driver who caused the wreck was transported to a hospital in critical condition. This is a developing story. More information will follow as it becomes available.

Man hospitalized after shooting in Midtown

2Nov

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Houston

Man hospitalized after shooting in Midtown

HOUSTON, TX – A man was hospitalized after a shooting near Webster and Brazos around 3 a.m. https://youtu.be/4Xt5WIIVtvQ Houston Police responded to the scene and found an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Two persons of interest were detained for questioning, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. HPD’s Major Assaults Unit is investigating. This is a developing story. More information will follow as it becomes available.

One dead, two hospitalized after shooting on Lavender Street

2Nov

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Houston

One dead, two hospitalized after shooting on Lavender Street

HOUSTON, TX – One person was killed and two others were hospitalized following a shooting in the 7400 block of Lavender Street. https://youtu.be/rB8cdzOKUSM The shooting occurred around 1:47 a.m. Officers arrived and found two adult males lying in the middle of the street, each suffering at least one gunshot wound. Both were transported by Houston Fire Department crews to a nearby hospital for treatment. A third male was found at the scene and pronounced deceased. All information is preliminary, and details on what led to the shooting are unknown at this time. Investigators are working to determine where the shooting occurred and what transpired. This is a developing story. More information will follow as it becomes available.

3-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash on Ocee Street

2Nov

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Houston

3-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash on Ocee Street

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that left a 3-year-old boy dead in the 3500 block of Ocee Street around 10:40 p.m. on November 1. https://youtu.be/yTFeITrfhWE According to the Houston Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Division, the child, identified as Mohammad Hasanzai, was walking with his mother through an apartment complex when he broke away and began crossing the street. A red Toyota pickup truck struck the child and fled the scene without stopping to render aid. Officers later located an unoccupied vehicle possibly connected to the crash. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information on the wanted driver is urged to contact the HPD Hit-and-Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. The collision occu...

Man shot and killed after argument at ex-girlfriend’s home on Lucky Street

1Nov

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Man shot and killed after argument at ex-girlfriend’s home on Lucky Street

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning during a confrontation at his ex-girlfriend’s home in the 800 block of Lucky Street. https://youtu.be/tiNMh5XbASU Houston Police responded around 3 a.m. and found an adult Hispanic male on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers performed CPR and applied chest seals, but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department personnel. Investigators say the man had gone to his ex-girlfriend’s residence, where a male friend of hers was also present. A verbal altercation occurred between the two men, which escalated when the male friend produced a firearm and shot the ex-boyfriend multiple times. The motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.

15-year-old suspect arrested in fatal shooting of teen at Circle K gas station on North Braeswood

31Oct

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Houston

15-year-old suspect arrested in fatal shooting of teen at Circle K gas station on North Braeswood

HOUSTON, TX – A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenage male at a Circle K gas station in the 5400 block of North Braeswood Boulevard. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. on September 19. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GLvkk-tIV4&t=454s According to the Houston Police Department, two groups met in the parking lot when a physical altercation broke out. The fight escalated, resulting in gunfire. The victim, identified as 15-year-old Kenneth Payne, was struck once in the chest and transported by private vehicle to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Today, HPD announced that the 15-year-old male suspect has also been charged with murder and was referred to the Harris County Juvenile Probation Authorities. His name or ph...

Residents jump from window to escape fire that destroyed 16 units at Corridor at Westchase apartments

29Oct

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Houston

Residents jump from window to escape fire that destroyed 16 units at Corridor at Westchase apartments

HOUSTON, TX – More than 100 firefighters responded to a massive apartment fire that destroyed an entire building and displaced multiple residents early this morning. https://youtu.be/rKe6x2Ywg-g Crews were dispatched around 8:33 a.m. to the Corridor at Westchase apartments, located at 11201 Olympia Drive in west Houston. The first units arrived on scene at 8:37 a.m. and discovered heavy flames coming from Building 34, which housed 16 units. The fire quickly escalated to a 2-11 alarm, prompting a large-scale response from the Houston Fire Department. According to officials, the entire building was a total loss. Five of the 16 units were reportedly unoccupied at the time. The blaze was fully contained and extinguished by 10 a.m. Apartment management is working to rehouse displa...

Firefighters respond to rescue call at airport radar tower near IAH

28Oct

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Firefighters respond to rescue call at airport radar tower near IAH

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department responded Tuesday afternoon to a high angle rescue at the IAH ASDE Tower located at 18210 Aldine Westfield Road near George Bush Intercontinental Airport. https://youtu.be/k8gKFfsqZRU Firefighters were later seen climbing down the tower and leaving the area with rescue equipment. Details about the nature of the incident remain unclear, and there has been no official word regarding any injuries at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.