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Shooting reported near Wisdom High School

27Jan

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Houston

Shooting reported near Wisdom High School

HOUSTON, TX – A shooting was reported near Wisdom High School in the 6500 block of Beverly Hill near Hillcroft. https://youtu.be/mykJX051nSA According to preliminary information, the victim may have been a juvenile, though this is still unconfirmed. Houston Police Department officers and a Houston ISD officer responded to the scene. More information will follow if it becomes available.

Woman killed in hit-and-run collision; pickup driver flees scene

26Jan

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Houston

Woman killed in hit-and-run collision; pickup driver flees scene

HOUSTON, TX – Earlier this morning, a fatal hit-and-run collision occurred in the 7400 block of Fondren Road. https://youtu.be/rNWpY5PxEEU According to the Houston Police Department, a woman driving a sedan was attempting a turn or U-turn when she was struck by a pickup truck. The driver of the pickup fled the scene on foot without rendering aid. Emergency Medical Services transported the woman to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. Authorities are seeking information regarding the identity and whereabouts of the pickup truck driver. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Man shot by female partner after argument in Acres Homes area

26Jan

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Houston

Man shot by female partner after argument in Acres Homes area

HOUSTON, TX – A man is in critical condition after being shot in the stomach by his partner during an argument early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/iIffn2km1pk The shooting occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 2400 block of Wilburforce in the Acres Homes area of Houston. According to police, officers responded to a shooting call and found the male victim, who was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Investigators stated the victim and the suspect were in a relationship, and the argument between the two escalated, leading to the shooting. The suspect has been detained. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Son shoots father over money, arrested after pursuit

26Jan

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Harris County

Son shoots father over money, arrested after pursuit

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 45-year-old man remains hospitalized in critical condition after being shot by his son, identified as 21-year-old Adrian Duany Alvarez. The shooting occurred in the 10200 block of Heather Hill Drive yesterday evening https://youtu.be/3r7P7Iep10Q According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies responded to the sceneand found the father suffering from gunshot wounds. Preliminary information suggests the shooting stemmed from a dispute over money. After shooting his father, Adrian allegedly fired at another relative, who managed to escape unharmed. Adrian then stole a relative’s vehicle at gunpoint and fled the scene. Deputies administered life-saving measures to the father before he was transported to a hospital. Later, Adrian was located still driving the s...

25Jan

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Houston

House fire on Majestic Street

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 4000 block of Majestic around 7:20 p.m. https://youtu.be/Wyw73via6ao The fire has been extinguished, and it is currently unknown if there were any injuries. This is a developing story and we will keep you updated as more information becomes available.

Fatal accident between 18-wheeler and sedan reported on N McCarty St

25Jan

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Houston

Fatal accident between 18-wheeler and sedan reported on N McCarty St

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal crash between what appears to be an 18-wheeler and a sedan occurred in the 5500 block of N McCarty St around 6 p.m. earlier this evening. https://youtu.be/1bLtLSeBDts Details surrounding the collision remain unclear at this time. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and traffic in both directions on N McCarty are currently shut down while the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division investigates. This is a developing story, and more information will follow as it becomes available.

Man shot five times in west Houston, refuses to cooperate with investigation

24Jan

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Houston

Man shot five times in west Houston, refuses to cooperate with investigation

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot five times on Burning Tree in west Houston earlier this morning and was transported to a local hospital. https://youtu.be/f1vJG9msaA8 Houston Police officers were seen looking for evidence on the street following the shooting. According to police, the victim has refused to cooperate with the investigation. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Man shot through apartment door on Wirt Road; suspect in custody

24Jan

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Houston

Man shot through apartment door on Wirt Road; suspect in custody

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his mid-30s was shot once in the leg during an incident at an apartment complex in the 1800 block of Wirt Road around 9 p.m. https://youtu.be/5ttBkMVmgLc According to initial information, the suspect arrived at the apartment complex looking for an individual he knows through cutting hair. The resident, who lives with a roommate, answered the door, at which point the suspect displayed a weapon. The victim panicked and shut the door, prompting the suspect to fire three shots through it, striking the victim once in the leg. The victim's injuries are non-life-threatening, and he was transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Tactical officers in the area apprehended the suspect based on a matching description. The suspect is currently in custod...

House fire on Lila Street leaves one dead, one injured

24Jan

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Houston

House fire on Lila Street leaves one dead, one injured

HOUSTON, TX – A house fire in the 3800 block of Lila Street claimed the life of one civilian and left another injured earlier this morning. https://youtu.be/eP8fI_d8Ans The Houston Fire Department responded to the fire at approximately 1:41 a.m. The injured individual was transported for medical treatment, but their condition is unknown at this time. More details will follow as they become available. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Fire Department.

24Jan

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Harris County

Man shot on Wightman Court

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies investigated a shooting in the 5100 block of Wightman Court where a male victim sustained a gunshot wound Thursday evening. https://youtu.be/bfRqlvHoTGQ According to Constable Mark Herman, Pct. 4, the victim was transported to a local hospital by EMS. His condition was not immediately known. If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact the Harris County Constable's Office, Precinct 4 or Crime Stoppers.