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HOUSTON, TX – Two people were killed in a crash involving an SUV and a passenger van early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/2YJCEKE7S5k The collision occurred around 1:17 a.m. in the 4200 block of E Crosstimbers. According to investigators, a white passenger van was traveling eastbound when it struck a black SUV. Preliminary information indicates the SUV may have been making a U-turn or lost control, potentially due to wet road conditions. The driver of the white van was transported to a local hospital with non-critical injuries and is expected to survive. Both the driver and passenger of the black SUV were pronounced deceased at the scene. Their ages have not yet been determined. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime St...

HOUSTON, TX – A 15-year-old boy was taken into custody after allegedly shooting his mother and sister following an adverse reaction to consuming a large amount of edibles, according to police. https://youtu.be/4-9S2xUyfjs The incident occurred around 11 p.m. at the 100 block of Greens. The initial call was made by the teenager, who stated he was going to kill someone or himself. A dispatcher contacted the boy's mother, who said there was nothing wrong. When officers arrived, they found the suspect had shot his mother multiple times in the back and his 17-year-old sister several times. Both victims were transported to a local hospital, where they underwent surgery and remain in critical condition. A third sister, 16, was present but unharmed. Houston Fire Department personnel ...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed after being involved in a crash while riding a bicycle pulling a wooden trailer on Jensen Drive. https://youtu.be/mUloY_ySqOE The crash occurred around 9:27 p.m. in the 10200 block of Jensen. According to police, the man, believed to be between 60 and 70 years old, has not been identified but appears to be homeless. Witnesses stopped at the scene but did not see the actual crash. They reported seeing the man lying in the road and another vehicle swerving around him. No description of the vehicle involved is available at this time. The witnesses that stopped also performed CPR on the victim before Houston Fire Department crews arrived. The man was transported to a hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. If you have any information,...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed after crashing into a street sign along Main Street near South Post Oak late Friday night. The crash occurred around 11:01 p.m. in the outbound lanes at the intersection of 12100 Main and South Post Oak. According to police, the driver of a single vehicle lost control, struck a large street sign, and also hit a speed limit sign. The driver, believed to be in his 50s, was the only occupant and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The reason for the crash is unknown at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – Police served a narcotics-related warrant at a residence in the 4500 block of Maggie Street in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/ePOjAWnUqTc Several individuals inside the home were detained during the warrant service but were later released. According to neighbors in the area, the location functions as a group home. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A suspect was killed following a shootout during a home invasion at an apartment complex in the 9700 block of Leawood Boulevard. https://youtu.be/1_-EeHtGQYo Officers were called to the scene after reports of a shooting and home invasion. According to police, at least two men allegedly forced their way into an apartment and tied up the resident. The resident managed to alert a family friend, who arrived at the location armed. A shootout ensued between the friend and the suspects. One of the alleged suspects was shot and later pronounced deceased at a hospital. The resident was also transported to a hospital for injuries. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A video sent to us by a viewer shows a person being arrested at gunpoint by officers in plain clothes near the intersection of Fondren Road and Westheimer Road. At this time, no further details have been made available regarding the circumstances of the arrest or the identity of the individual taken into custody. https://youtube.com/shorts/ICcgWGxYVY0?feature=share If you have any story tips, you can email them to tips@houstonstringer.com.

HOUSTON, TX – Video from one of our viewers shows a family’s vehicle catching fire near the intersection of 3400 Bentley Street and Orlando Street. According to the viewer, a family, including a small baby, was inside when the fire started. The fire occurred around 3:30 p.m. Our viewer described the scene as quick and scary and shared the below video with us: https://youtube.com/shorts/k-zBPT0scQY?feature=share The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and injuries also remain unknown at this time. If you have any story tips you would like to share with us, you can reach out to us at tips@houstonstringer.com

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed and another injured after a confrontation over a vehicle break-in led to gunfire in Midtown early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/LRwMmWDCIAk The shooting occurred around 1:11 a.m. in the 2300 block of Bagby Street. According to police, officers arrived to find a large group of people and two gunshot victims. The first victim, a man in his mid-20s, sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was transported to a nearby hospital. The second victim, also a man in his mid-20s, suffered a gunshot wound to his upper extremities and was pronounced deceased at the scene. According to initial reports, the suspect was breaking into vehicles near Bagby and Webster Street when the vehicle’s owner and their friends confronted him. A physical altercation ensue...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was hospitalized after being shot during a disturbance at an apartment complex in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/QsccrutJdyA The shooting occurred around 11:50 p.m. at The Exchange Apartment Complex located at 1250 Leona Street. According to the Houston Police Department, officers arrived to find a man in his 30s with gunshot wounds to the stomach. He was conscious and speaking with officers before being transported by Houston Fire Department crews to a hospital in unknown condition. According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting stemmed from a dispute between the victim and his girlfriend. Neighbors reported hearing two gunshots before finding the victim lying in the hallway. The female suspect is currently in custody. If you have any in...