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Man charged after fatal shooting on Church Road in Houston
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Man charged after fatal shooting on Church Road in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against 31-year-old Kedrick Davol Henry after a deadly shooting that claimed the life of 43-year-old Kenneth Henry Jr. at a home on Church Road. According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the 12500 block of Church Road around 3:25 p.m. on August 18, 2025, where they found Kenneth Henry Jr. lying inside a residence with at least one gunshot wound. Houston Fire Department paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Investigators learned the victim had been taking out trash when a witness reported hearing multiple gunshots. He returned to the residence shortly afterward and collapsed in the doorway. Further investigation identified Kedrick Davol Henry as the suspect. He was charged...
Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Loan Assistance After Spring Branch Apartment Fire Displaces Hundreds
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Governor Abbott Requests SBA Disaster Loan Assistance After Spring Branch Apartment Fire Displaces Hundreds

Austin, TX – Governor Greg Abbott has requested federal disaster assistance for Harris County in the wake of the devastating three-alarm fire that tore through the 3 Corners West Apartments on Teague Street in northwest Houston on August 19–20, 2025. The fire displaced more than 300 residents and required a massive emergency response. https://youtu.be/oBoeBylj-Fs According to the Houston Fire Department, crews were first dispatched around 6:20 p.m. on August 19. Within minutes, over 100 firefighters were battling the rapidly spreading blaze, which forced responders into a defensive strategy to contain the flames. Two firefighters were injured in the effort — one was transported to Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center with a shoulder injury, while another suffered a heat-related il...
Man fatally shot in parking lot on Bissonnet
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Man fatally shot in parking lot on Bissonnet

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his mid-20s was fatally shot in the parking lot of the 7200 block of Bissonnet Street around 10:10 p.m. last night. https://youtu.be/bwwRLWqbizE According to HPD, the victim was in the lot engaged in a verbal altercation with his girlfriend. As he walked toward the street, a dark-colored Ford SUV arrived. An individual exited the vehicle and began firing at the victim from a distance. After the shooting, the suspect returned to the SUV, and the vehicle left the scene. Investigators said the shooting appeared unrelated, with no prior interaction between the suspect and the victim. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. His girlfriend was not injured but returned after hearing the shots and attempted to help him. If you have any information,...
HPD: Woman shot by father during disturbance in Missouri City
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HPD: Woman shot by father during disturbance in Missouri City

MISSOURI CITY, TX – Houston Police responded to a shooting in the 15900 block of Gatebriar Drive around 11:19 p.m. Friday night https://youtu.be/GFqYK6HVrMM According to police, an adult female was shot by her father during a disturbance. She was transported to the hospital, where she is reported to be in stable condition. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Smoke reported on plane at IAH
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Smoke reported on plane at IAH

HOUSTON, TX – A smoke investigation was conducted at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) after a report of smoke on board a plane Wednesday afternoon. The Houston Fire Department responded to the scene but the cause of the smoke is unknown at this time, and no injuries have been reported. More information will follow if it becomes available.
Massive seizure of cartel drug chemicals announced in Houston
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Massive seizure of cartel drug chemicals announced in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Federal officials announced the seizure of two shipments of precursor chemicals intended for the Sinaloa Cartel, calling it the largest such interdiction in U.S. history. https://youtu.be/TnUZk-br5d4 According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the shipments originated in Shanghai, China, and were intercepted on the high seas before reaching Mexico. The chemicals – 363,000 pounds of benzyl alcohol and 334,000 pounds of N-methylformamide – could have produced an estimated 420,000 pounds of methamphetamine. Authorities said the street value would have reached $569 million in Houston and even higher in northeastern markets such as New York City. Officials stated the seizure involved 1,300 barrels of chemicals, requiring 24 tracto...
Suspect arrested and charged in killing of 11-year-old Julian Guzman who was playing ding dong ditch
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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
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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
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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
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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.