Harris County

HOUSTON, TX – An officer was critically injured after being shot in the head following a chase that ended in South Houston. https://youtu.be/HP9sQ9BoW3g The shooting occurred on 6th Street between Avenue A and B. According to the South Houston Police Department, the incident began as an attempted traffic stop that escalated into a slow-speed pursuit through South Houston, into Houston, and back before ending at a residence where the vehicle was registered. Police said the gray Mustang pulled into the driveway of the home, where one officer approached the driver’s side and another approached the passenger side. Officers observed the male driver on his cellphone. According to police, the driver refused commands to exit the vehicle and then pulled out a shotgun, shooting the off...

HOUSTON, TX – An Astros fan was detained after driving into a homicide investigation scene in east Houston. https://youtu.be/rsM8cUPl3BI The incident occurred on Woodforest Boulevard near Maxey. Police conducted field sobriety tests on the driver before she was handcuffed and placed inside a patrol vehicle. Her charges are not known at this time.

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found deceased inside a vehicle after it crashed into a barrier in east Houston. https://youtu.be/ZPJUeXWcvyY The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 12400 block of Woodforest Boulevard. According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded after being requested by the Houston Fire Department and located a vehicle that had crashed into a barrier. During the investigation, officers observed multiple bullet holes in the vehicle. The driver, described as a young adult Black male, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His identity has not been confirmed. Police have not confirmed whether the male was shot. Officers recovered one spent shell casing outside the vehicle, though it is unclear if it is related to this incident. Investigators s...

HOUSTON, TX – Dr. Candice Matthews distributed missing person flyers and additional community alerts in multiple neighborhoods. https://youtu.be/d9DU_X7xkbI According to statements made by Dr. Matthews, the flyers included information regarding a missing individual identified as Jazmin Perez and allegations that her mother, Jenifer Knighton, trafficked her to Mexico.  Dr. Matthews stated that she has been in communication with law enforcement and the FBI regarding the case and encouraged residents to report any information if they see the missing individual.  During the outreach, neighbors in the area were seen reacting with surprise as they learned about the situation. In the video, residents indicated they were unaware of the allegations and described the situatio...

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in the Rice Military area near Woodcrest Park. https://youtu.be/n1mXfJGOZHo The incident occurred in the 6100 block of Stillman Street. Union Pacific train engine 2769 was involved. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed and another wounded after a shooting outside a motel in northwest Houston late last night. https://youtu.be/6k73ECzozSI The shooting occurred around 10:45 p.m. in the 3300 block of Antoine at the Scottish Inns and Suites. According to police, one male described as being in his early 60s was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second male, described as being in his mid-30s, was shot in the rear end and left in a private vehicle to a hospital, where he is expected to be okay. Police say the suspect was initially leaning against a hotel room door and refused to leave when confronted by an elderly man who had rented the room. Approximately five to six people gathered and attempted to get the suspect to leave the doorway. The suspect became agitat...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the leg during a robbery at an apartment complex in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/SzLnpZ5crE0 The incident occurred around 8 p.m. in the 5900 block of Pinemont at the Patriot Forest Apartments. According to the Houston Police Department, North Patrol officers responded to reports of a male shot in the lower leg. The victim was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive. Police say the victim was walking along Pinemont in front of the apartment complex when a younger male approached from behind, assaulted him, took a pistol, and shot him with his own weapon. Witnesses reported seeing the suspect run west toward a nearby gas station. Patrol and Patrol Support Officers located the suspect at a convenience store, where he was fou...

HOUSTON, TX – A two-alarm fire damaged multiple units at an apartment complex in Houston during yesterday evening. https://youtu.be/6u1yYAuhbfw The fire was reported around 7:40 p.m. at the Quail Creek Apartments located at 7835 Grow Lane. The Houston Fire Department responded to reports of fire and smoke and arrived to find heavy smoke coming from a second-floor unit, with initial reports that someone may have been trapped. Firefighters entered in fire attack and rescue mode and conducted a primary search, but no victims were found inside and no injuries were reported. Approximately 60 to 70 firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and command staff responded to the scene. Firefighters established a water supply after laying approximately 600 feet of 5-inch hose. The fire was abo...

HOUSTON, TX – Viewer video shows a vehicle on fire along the 610 feeder near MLK earlier this morning around 2 a.m. Both the Houston Police Department and Houston Fire Department responded to the scene. Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames. According to our viewer, the vehicle was believed to have been abandoned.