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Police disperse crowd after parking lot takeover at gas station on Navigation

9Feb

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Houston

Police disperse crowd after parking lot takeover at gas station on Navigation

HOUSTON, TX – A parking lot takeover occurred at a Chevron gas station located at 3306 Navigation around 12:15 a.m. https://youtu.be/cnYQrCUp-aA Houston Police Department officers and Precinct 6 deputies responded to the scene and successfully cleared the area a short time. The crowd dispersed without further incident. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Man fatally shot during domestic disturbance in Atascocita, suspect arrested and charged with murder

9Feb

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Harris County

Man fatally shot during domestic disturbance in Atascocita, suspect arrested and charged with murder

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a residence in Atascocita, resulting in the death of an adult male and the arrest of the suspected shooter. https://youtu.be/CoYWig2SXTU At approximately 9 p.m. on February 8, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputies responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire and a disturbance in the 12100 block of Glen Crossing Circle. Upon arrival, deputies detained an adult female and a juvenile male inside the home. Two young children were also safely removed from the residence. Deputies discovered an adult male unresponsive on the kitchen floor with multiple gunshot wounds. EMS personnel attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Sh...

Man shot during attempted robbery under Katy Freeway in Houston

9Feb

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Houston

Man shot during attempted robbery under Katy Freeway in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot during an attempted robbery while sleeping under the Katy Freeway early this morning in west Houston. https://youtu.be/PTAekIOg3Os The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of I-10 and Highway 6 in the 14800 block of the Katy Freeway. According to police, the victim was asleep under the freeway when a suspect approached and tried to take his backpack. When the victim resisted, the suspect shot him in the leg. The victim managed to walk to a nearby hotel for help. Officers arrived and provided first aid, applying a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he is in stable condition. The victim was unable to provide a description of the suspect. Officers are reviewing surveillance footage from...

Two killed in high-speed crash on Highway 6 in Houston

9Feb

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Two killed in high-speed crash on Highway 6 in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Two people were killed in a high-speed crash after a vehicle struck a utility pole and flipped multiple times in west Houston. https://youtu.be/Ch4xf74rKk8 The accident occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 2900 block of Highway 6 North. According to police, a Toyota RAV4 was traveling southbound on Highway 6 at a high rate of speed when, for unknown reasons, it left the roadway. The vehicle struck a utility pole, flipped several times, hit nearby trees, and came to rest upside down. Cy-Fair EMS responded to the scene and found a female who had been ejected from the vehicle and a male who had to be extracted from the wreckage. Both were pronounced deceased at the scene. The collision also caused a power outage in the area. CenterPoint Energy crews are currently worki...

Man shot multiple times in southeast Houston after looking at suspects the wrong way

8Feb

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Man shot multiple times in southeast Houston after looking at suspects the wrong way

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his early 20s was shot several times after being chased by three suspects in a southeast Houston neighborhood. https://youtu.be/dj4d_r-4ErA The shooting occurred around 3 a.m. in the 3900 block of Poplar. According to police, the victim was struck multiple times in the torso and grazed in the head. Officers arriving at the scene applied a chest seal before transporting him to a local hospital. The victim was conscious and told officers that he had simply looked at the suspects the wrong way, which they reportedly took offense to. Witnesses reported seeing the victim running down the street before collapsing in a nearby yard. Three Hispanic males were seen chasing the victim on foot. Once the victim fell, two of the suspects kicked him while the third fired...

Woman cyclist fatally struck by 18-wheeler on Clinton Drive

6Feb

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Houston

Woman cyclist fatally struck by 18-wheeler on Clinton Drive

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler at the intersection of Clinton Drive while riding her bicycle. https://youtu.be/jFQ6ELeUzUU The crash occurred around 9:18 a.m. in the 9100 block of Clinton Drive. According to the Houston Police Department, the preliminary investigation indicates that the woman was cycling eastbound when she attempted to cross the roadway in front of a commercial vehicle that was making a right hand turn. The truck did stop at the light before turning. The victim is described as a white female in her mid-60s. At this time, no charges are being brought against the driver but this will be up to the District Attorney's Office once the investigation concludes. Speed and intoxication do not appear to be a factor at this time. If you h...

Search continues for Louise Wilson’s road rage killer

5Feb

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Search continues for Louise Wilson’s road rage killer

HOUSTON, TX – Over a year after the fatal road rage shooting of Louise Wilson, authorities are still searching for the suspect responsible for the deadly attack on the Pierce Elevated. The shooting occurred on December 10, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m. in the 1700 block of IH-45 Southbound, on Pierce Elevated. Wilson and two friends were traveling to Galveston when a black sedan sped up beside their vehicle and fired multiple rounds into the driver’s side. Wilson was killed, and one of her friends sustained injuries. The suspect then fled the scene in his vehicle. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident after Wilson accidentally cut off the suspect’s vehicle, described as a newer-model dark-colored four-door sedan. The suspect is described as a li...

Parents Call for Resignation of Wharton Dual Language Academy Principal Veronica Celedon and HISD Superintendent Mike Miles

5Feb

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Houston

Parents Call for Resignation of Wharton Dual Language Academy Principal Veronica Celedon and HISD Superintendent Mike Miles

HOUSTON, TX – Parents of students at Wharton Dual Language Academy are calling for the resignations of Superintendent Mike Miles and Principal Veronica Celedon. A small protest occurred earlier Wednesday morning at the academy's campus, located at 900 W Gray St near Montrose. By the time we arrived, only a sign remained as evidence of the demonstration. While specific reasons for Principal Celedon's resignation demand remain unclear, Superintendent Miles has faced criticism over allegations of financial misconduct. In October 2024, the Texas Education Agency cleared Miles of accusations that he improperly diverted state funds to his Colorado-based charter school network, Third Future Schools. The investigation concluded that neither Miles nor his charter network violated Texas laws...

Former Uber Driver Wanted for Child Sexual Assault Shot by U.S. Marshals in Houston Arrest

4Feb

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Houston

Former Uber Driver Wanted for Child Sexual Assault Shot by U.S. Marshals in Houston Arrest

HOUSTON, TX – U.S. Marshals apprehended 31-year-old Robert Johnson III, a former Uber driver wanted for aggravated assault and sexual assault of a child, after shooting him during an attempted arrest at a McDonald's in Houston. https://youtu.be/etxObEOek0I?si=o3Ki5hu335t_yPsC Johnson had been on the run since cutting off his ankle monitor after being released on bond. Officers attempted to take him into custody, but he refused to comply. A Taser was ineffective, and Johnson raised an object perceived as a threat. Officers fired at him before deploying a K-9 unit to subdue him. Johnson was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident. https://youtu.be/9gpFnyW5GS4

Teen fatally struck by two vehicles on North Freeway

3Feb

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Houston

Teen fatally struck by two vehicles on North Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A 17-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck by two vehicles on the North Freeway early Saturday morning. The crash occurred around 5:10 a.m. in the 9900 block of North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45). According to the Houston Police Department, Andres Verarodriguez was walking in the main lanes when he was hit by a white Dodge Ram pickup truck traveling southbound. A black Maserati Levante, also traveling southbound, then struck him as well. Both drivers stopped at the scene and were questioned by police. Neither showed signs of intoxication and were released. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced Verarodriguez deceased at the scene. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Cr...