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Two detained after SWAT was called out to home in Alief
8Jan By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Two detained after SWAT was called out to home in Alief

HOUSTON, TX – A SWAT team was activated in the 11100 block of Bellerive Drive in the Alief area for a barricaded suspect situation. https://youtu.be/-8po1UBfFWs The incident unfolded over several hours, according to nearby residents, and concluded around midnight Thursday morning. At least two individuals were detained at the scene. The circumstances that led to the SWAT response remain unclear at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.
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HFD rescues dog during overnight house fire in Alief area
8Jan By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

HFD rescues dog during overnight house fire in Alief area

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department (HFD) responded overnight to a defensive house fire in the 12000 block of 5th Street in the Alief area of Houston. https://youtu.be/cCHT4q3jN0U Firefighters rescued a dog from the home, administered oxygen, and cooled it down with water. The dog is reported to be doing fine. No injuries were reported to firefighters or civilians. The resident was not home at the time of the fire and has not yet been contacted. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
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Investigation underway after 7-year-old girl shot in leg at Inwood Grove Apartments
7Jan By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County, Houston

Investigation underway after 7-year-old girl shot in leg at Inwood Grove Apartments

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 7-year-old girl was shot in the leg earlier today at the Inwood Grove Apartments, located in the 7300 block of Alabonson. https://youtu.be/cS7mmKx9YeA According to Sgt. Juan Garcia with the Harris County Sheriff's Office Crimes Against Children Unit, Precinct 1 deputies responded to the scene. The child was transported to a hospital, where she is listed in stable condition and receiving medical treatment. Investigators are still working to determine how the child sustained the gunshot wound. Multiple interviews are being conducted, and Child Protective Services has been notified due to concerns regarding the child’s well-being at the residence. The case will be presented to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office upon completion of the investigation...
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Off-duty HPD officer detains stabbing suspect at Mobile gas station; two hospitalized
7Jan By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County, Houston

Off-duty HPD officer detains stabbing suspect at Mobile gas station; two hospitalized

HOUSTON, TX – An off-duty Houston Police Department officer witnessed a stabbing at the Mobile gas station located at 444 FM 1960 near Cypress Station Drive and immediately intervened, detaining the suspect at gunpoint while requesting assistance from the Harris County Sheriff's Office and EMS. https://youtu.be/X7j-9uqX8UM Emergency responders from Ponderosa Fire Department and EMS arrived and transported two males from the scene. One male sustained stab wounds, while the second was struck by a taser. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.
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Crash under investigation after F250 veers into oncoming lane on Sheldon Road
7Jan By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Crash under investigation after F250 veers into oncoming lane on Sheldon Road

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A head-on crash involving two pickup trucks in the 11000 block of Sheldon Road sent four people to the hospital. https://youtu.be/XyXMEGpVZBY The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Crash Investigation Unit stated the incident occurred around 7:24 p.m. when a white Ford F250 traveling southbound veered into the northbound lane of the undivided two-lane road and collided with a Ford F150 traveling in the opposite direction. Lighting is limited in the area and the roadway lacks street lamps. The F250 was occupied by a single adult female driver who was transported to HCA Kingwood in stable condition. The F150 contained three individuals. The adult female driver was transported by Life Flight to Memorial Hermann Hospital, also in stable condition. Two additiona...
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Man fatally struck by car in dark stretch of Clay Road near Addicks Reservoir
6Jan By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man fatally struck by car in dark stretch of Clay Road near Addicks Reservoir

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally struck by a car late Sunday night in the 17000 block of Clay Road near North Eldridge Parkway, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/kWmadyyv4jM The crash occurred in the Addicks Reservoir area, a heavily wooded region with no lighting, sidewalks, or crosswalks. Police said a black Honda sedan was traveling westbound when a man, believed to be homeless and wearing dark clothing, attempted to cross the road toward the median and was hit. The driver immediately stopped, exited the vehicle, and began CPR on the victim until officers arrived. Houston police officers continued life-saving efforts until EMS arrived, but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The identity of the pedestrian has not been confirmed. Police s...
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Man shot point-blank in the head after earlier assault in northeast Houston parking lot
6Jan By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man shot point-blank in the head after earlier assault in northeast Houston parking lot

HOUSTON, TX – A man was critically injured after being shot point-blank in the head late Sunday evening in the 8700 block of Denton Street, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/ZsEgPgSTcQU Officers with Northeast Patrol responded to a shooting call around 10:20 p.m. and found the victim lying in a parking lot. The Houston Fire Department provided treatment at the scene and transported him to a local hospital, where he was listed in very critical condition. He was later moved to another hospital for a higher level of care. Investigators say the shooting followed an earlier assault involving the same victim. Two hours prior, a group of men reportedly assaulted the victim in the same parking lot. That group left, and some of them later returned. One of the s...
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Mother shoots man during confrontation following fight between teenagers
6Jan By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County, Houston

Mother shoots man during confrontation following fight between teenagers

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A mother shot a man during a confrontation that followed an earlier fight between a group of teenagers, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. https://youtu.be/GxiUa7m-714 This happened at the Altanova Apartment complex located at 15414 Kuykendahl in north Harris County. Deputies were called to the scene around 8:30 p.m. after reports of a shooting. Investigators said the original incident started two hours earlier, around 6:30 p.m., when several juveniles got into a physical fight. One of the teens’ mothers stepped in at that time to break it up. Later, a different mother came back to the scene to talk about what happened. During that conversation, a man in his early 20s showed up and started causing a disturbance. Fearing for her son's safety, ...
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Man found shot to death in red car along South Richey
6Jan By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man found shot to death in red car along South Richey

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found deceased in a red vehicle following a shooting reported in the 2900 block of South Richey Road shortly after 7:30 p.m., according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/FkYHBvczlwg Two other adult males told officers they were in the vehicle at the time of the shooting. Investigators believe the shooting may have occurred somewhere along South Richey, possibly extending east into Pasadena. HPD is currently working with Pasadena Police to determine if any related incidents were reported in that jurisdiction. No weapons were recovered at the scene, and the identity of the deceased male has not been released. The two witnesses appeared distraught and have been transported to the HPD Homicide Division for further interviews in hopes of obtai...
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Three HPD officers suffer minor injuries after patrol units collide during robbery suspect pursuit
5Jan By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Three HPD officers suffer minor injuries after patrol units collide during robbery suspect pursuit

HOUSTON, TX – Three Houston Police Department officers suffered minor injuries after two patrol units collided during a pursuit of a robbery suspect near the intersection of Rushcreek Drive and Ella Boulevard in the Greenspoint area. https://youtu.be/oZBIMae4S_k According to the Houston Police Department, the incident occurred as officers from Southeast Patrol, with support from DPS Air Support (102) and K-9 units, were pursuing a robbery suspect who allegedly stole a vehicle at gunpoint and fled north. During the pursuit, one patrol vehicle struck the rear of another, causing one of the vehicles to briefly catch fire. The fire was quickly extinguished, and all three officers sustained only minor injuries. They declined medical transport and remained at the scene. The suspect...
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