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HOUSTON, TX – Constable James “Smokie” Phillips with Harris County Precinct 7 provided an update Monday morning on a deadly Midtown crash that claimed the lives of two men early Saturday. https://youtu.be/NOUr6k17fwg According to Phillips, the incident began just after 2 a.m. on Aug. 2 when a Precinct 7 deputy observed a black Ford F-150 involved in two separate hit-and-run collisions in the 2700 block of Scott Street. When the deputy attempted a traffic stop, the driver refused to stop and fled southbound, running multiple red lights. The pursuit lasted less than 15 seconds before the F-150 ran a red light at Smith and Elgin streets, colliding with a white Lexus. The crash forced the Lexus into a nearby building, where it caught fire. Both men inside, who were visiting Houston ...

HOUSTON, TX – A black pickup truck ended up perched on top of a concrete barrier along the North Freeway near North Main Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews, including Houston Fire Department units, responded to the crash and were seen on scene along with a tow truck. The truck came to rest with its rear wheels elevated on the median, partially blocking traffic. Traffic was slowed in the area as responders worked to safely remove the vehicle from the barrier. It is unknown if there were any injuries.

HOUSTON, TX – A house fire was reported early Sunday morning in the 500 block of Gale Street in Houston. https://youtu.be/bUUkkgHuOko The fire was reported around 5:41 a.m. It is unknown at this time if there were any injuries, and the cause of the fire has not been determined. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Fire Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the stomach early Sunday morning in the 8100 block of Fawndale Street in Houston. https://youtu.be/A-mUqzBpnVs According to the Houston Police Department, the victim was not compliant and has not provided his name. There were no witnesses at the scene. The man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he underwent surgery. His condition is not currently known. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A vehicle fire shut down southbound lanes of the North Freeway early Sunday morning in north Houston. https://youtu.be/_IHc-RgNDSk The fire was reported around 3:05 a.m. in the 9200 block of the North Freeway near Hidden Valley. All southbound lanes between W. Mount Houston Road and W. Gulf Bank Road were closed as crews responded to the scene, but have since reopened. It is unknown if there are any injuries 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 – Two people were killed early Saturday morning after a police pursuit ended in a fiery crash in Midtown Houston. https://youtu.be/ivjRQrZw9uI The incident began around 2:13 a.m. when a Precinct 7 deputy observed a black F-150 strike two vehicles in the 2700 block of Smith Street. The driver fled southbound at a high rate of speed, running multiple red lights as the deputy pursued. At the intersection of Elgin and Smith, the F-150 ran a red light and collided with a white Lexus traveling eastbound. The Lexus spun out, struck a building, and caught fire. Both occupants were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver, identified as a Hispanic male, was taken into custody. Police said at the scene he exhibited a strong odor of alcohol and slurred speech. He is bein...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot early Saturday morning at a homeless encampment near Rothwell and Nance streets. https://youtu.be/svn4kNIH6Ic The shooting was reported around 3 a.m. on Aug. 2. According to Houston police, the victim was struck in the buttocks and transported in non-critical condition to a nearby hospital. Police said the victim was uncooperative and did not provide information about how the shooting occurred or who may have been responsible.

HOUSTON, TX – A firefighter was injured while battling a house fire in the 7600 block of Wedgewood in northwest Houston around 9:12 p.m. Friday night. https://youtu.be/dBZPDk00Cu4 According to the Houston Fire Department, crews arrived to find heavy fire in the rear of the home. Initial reports suggested a possible person trapped inside, leading firefighters to begin an aggressive offensive attack. While performing ventilation work on the roof, a firefighter from Station 28 was injured while coming down and a mayday was called. The mayday automatically triggered a second-alarm response, bringing an estimated 50 to 70 personnel to the scene. The injured firefighter, a six-year department veteran, was transported to Memorial Hermann Medical Center where she is conscious and alert...

HOUSTON, TX – Court records show a man arrested after a SWAT standoff in the South Park area had a lengthy criminal history. https://youtube.com/shorts/bfpZPN39nyU?feature=share The standoff began early Sunday morning when Houston police were called to a home on Claygate for a possible suicidal armed suspect. Officers say the man refused to come out despite repeated verbal commands. SWAT responded and surrounded the home for several hours. At some point during the incident, a fire broke out inside the home. The standoff came to an end when the suspect was taken into custody. The suspect, identified as 50-year-old Terrell Keith Durham, is charged with Felon in Possession of a Weapon. Court records show he has multiple prior felony convictions. More information will follow i...

HOUSTON, TX – A standoff involving an armed suspect prompted a SWAT response early Sunday morning in the 12900 block of Claygate in south Houston. https://youtu.be/2rIG5KN5HSo Houston Police were initially called around 1 a.m. regarding a possible suicidal individual reportedly armed. The suspect did not comply with officers’ verbal commands to exit the residence. SWAT officers surrounded the home and were still on scene as of 6 a.m., continuing to issue verbal commands for the suspect to come out. More information will follow if it becomes available.