Harris County

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Matthews conducted a walkthrough at Sterling Point Apartments in southwest Houston, where residents raised multiple concerns about living conditions, including reports of rats, roaches, and structural issues. https://youtu.be/5sYsaW1a81I At the complex located at 6601 Dunlap, multiple residents told Dr. Matthews that apartment management blamed rat activity on “mating season” when they reported infestations. Several residents spoke about the conditions but declined to show their apartments. One woman said she was on her way to work and could not allow access, while two others also chose not to let cameras inside. Residents also described additional concerns beyond pests, including maintenance issues, broken amenities, and overall property conditions observed...

HOUSTON, TX – A crash involving an HPD patrol vehicle and a civilian vehicle sent multiple people to the hospital in southeast Houston. https://youtu.be/OMtdYYQqJdg The collision occurred around 12:42 a.m. at the intersection of Reed Road and Rosehaven. According to an HPD Vehicular Crimes Division investigator, the patrol vehicle was traveling code 1 to a call eastbound on Reed with lights and sirens activated when a civilian vehicle made a wide right turn onto Reed from Rosehaven, resulting in the crash. Occupants from both vehicles were transported to the hospital. The civilian vehicle had juveniles inside, though the exact number of occupants and their ages were not provided. No one is believed to have sustained serious injuries at this time. No further information has be...

HOUSTON, TX – A driver was killed in a crash involving two 18-wheelers and a passenger vehicle along Wallisville Road. https://youtu.be/9d1pgw4uUbE The crash occurred around 10 p.m. in the 6200 block of Wallisville. Witnesses told police a red Cadillac CTS was traveling at a very high rate of speed when it went underneath one of the 18-wheelers as they were exiting a private drive. One of the 18-wheelers passed through the vehicle, causing significant damage. The Cadillac then struck a second 18-wheeler before coming to a stop. The driver of the Cadillac, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Speed is being investigated as a possible factor. Intoxication is not suspected for either of the 18-wheeler drivers. This is a developing story and more...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot following a confrontation involving an alleged trailer theft after a trail ride event in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/d7eZN9fNjWk The shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. in the 14200 block of South Post Oak. Officers responded to a shooting call and found multiple trucks parked haphazardly in the roadway. According to police, the incident began after a trail ride event that had taken place earlier nearby, with a large number of attendees in the area. As people were leaving, a complainant saw his trailer attached to an unknown truck and believed it was being stolen. The complainant alerted family and friends, and they followed the truck in an attempt to stop the suspect. The group then rammed the suspect’s truck in an effort to get it to stop. ...

HOUSTON, TX – A driver was killed after a rollover crash on a residential street in east Houston. https://youtu.be/aZHvRoaWtjE The crash occurred around 3:40 a.m. in the 1200 block of Maxine. According to police, the driver may have lost control while traveling at a high rate of speed over railroad tracks, struck a ditch, and flipped the vehicle. The driver was ejected during the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The circumstances are pending investigation by HPD’s Vehicular Crimes Division. Police said the driver appeared to be in his teens, and no other occupants were found. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A young male was killed and another was critically injured following a shooting in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/PXK7uuaBeJE The shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m. in the 5700 block of South Gessner. According to police, officers responded to a shooting call and arrived to find a young adult male, believed to be between 17 and 19 years old, with a gunshot wound to the upper extremities. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second male was found with a gunshot wound to the stomach and was transported to a nearby hospital, where he is believed to be in critical condition. Multiple young adult males and females were present at the scene and are being questioned. Police said the group was gathered at a venue rented out to the individuals. The store...

HOUSTON, TX – A suspect was pronounced deceased after a struggle with a sergeant during a traffic stop in north Houston. https://youtu.be/smfJ3fAYcxg The incident occurred in the 5300 block of Airline near Tidwell. According to the Houston Police Department, a sergeant and the suspect were traveling southbound on Airline when a traffic stop was conducted. The driver pulled into a parking lot and exited the vehicle before the sergeant approached. Police said the sergeant attempted to detain the suspect, who resisted, initiating a physical altercation with the officer during the traffic stop. Both the sergeant and the suspect fell to the ground while continuing to fight, during which the sergeant’s weapon was discharged. The suspect, described as a male in his 20s to 30s, ra...