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HOUSTON, TX - A cyclist was killed after being hit by a vehicle along the Gulf Freeway. The accident occurred in the 15500 block of the Gulf Freeway just after 10 p.m. According to police, the vehicle that hit him fled the scene and they do not have a suspect description at this time. If you know anything about the crash, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Police Department is investigating after a 16 year old was shot in a drive-by walking on the sidewalk in north Houston. The shooting took place Wednesday evening in the 11700 block of Airline. According to police, the suspects may have fled in a black sedan. The teen was transported to the hospital by private vehicle and is said to be in stable condition. If you have any information about the shooting you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX - Two Houston firefighters were transported to a local hospital after being electrocuted while extinguishing a fire in Houston's Fifth Ward. The Houston Fire Department was first called to the 2600 block of Jensen around 3:45 a.m. Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/a6GB7Xdk3cU According to the Houston Fire Department, firefighters arrived and found a 1-story commercial building on fire and made an offensive attack. The roof was ventilated and a primary search was conducted. A power line that was attached to the building was arching and CenterPoint was notified to secure the power. At one point, a live wire fell out of the drop-down ceiling and energized the floor area that had water. Two firefighters came into contact with the energized water and were transporte...

HOUSTON, TX - A man decided to climb on an apartment complex roof Monday morning and refused to come down. It was captured on the Citizen app. The Houston Fire Department and the Houston Police Department were both called to the Somerset Apartments located on Tidwell around 10:30 a.m. After about an hour and a half of talking to first responders, the man finally came down on his own free will onto a balcony and entered an apartment residence. At this time it is not known why he climbed on the roof in the first place. You can watch the full video on the Citizen app, including the moment he climbed down.

HOUSTON, TX - A man was shot and killed over $20 in front of a food truck. Three suspects are now on the run. https://youtu.be/Kv0TBc68Ykc The shooting occurred in the 6200 block of Chimney Rock around 9:30 p.m. According to police, the men in the parking lot described as African-American males were asking for $20 at a food truck. The victim stated that he will get them $20, went back to the apartments nearby and came back with a pistol. He then pointed the pistol at the suspects but did not pull the trigger. The suspects opened fire and shot him before fleeing on foot, headed west on Elm Street. Police do not have anyone in custody but one officer was able to identify one of the suspects. Police are now looking for him. If you have any information about the shooting ...

HOUSTON, TX - A firefighter was transported to the hospital after suffering heat exhaustion during an auto shop fire Friday night. https://youtu.be/2foEZaUb-nk The fire started around 3 a.m. in the 9200 block of Clarkcrest. According to the Houston Fire Department, a car inside the shop caught fire but it was extinguished fairly quickly. There were no other injuries.

HOUSTON, TX - A man was found dead after being found in the main lanes of the Southwest Freeway Friday night. The man was found around 10:30 p.m. Friday night on the inbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway just before the Bissonnet exit. According to police, they are not sure if he was struck or ran over by a vehicle but they did say that there were no vehicles connected to the crash that remained at the scene. The crash is still under investigation and police urge the public to contact them if they know anything about the crash.

HOUSTON, TX - A man is dead following after a garbage truck slammed into him on the Eastex Freeway. The crash occurred in the 14400 block of the Eastex Freeway just after 5 a.m. The above photo was sent in to us by one of our readers. If you have any story ideas or photos, you can send them as well to tips@houstonstringer.com or via one of our social channels. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the man, identified ass Yunier Laza Chavez was in a 2003 Honda Accord headed northbound. A 2018 Mack chassis-cab (CMV) being used as a garbage truck was also traveling northbound. At one point, police say Chavez swerved across all traffic lanes. The operator of the garbage truck attempted to avoid striking him by swerving into lane number 4, but Chavez also suddenly...