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Man fatally shot during altercation involving suspects in white truck on Willow Beach Drive
Houston

Man fatally shot during altercation involving suspects in white truck on Willow Beach Drive

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at 4426 Willow Beach Drive around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, December 7. https://youtu.be/pAHx1Gyr6gg According to investigators, officers responded to reports of a shooting and found a man with multiple gunshot wounds lying next to his vehicle, a black Toyota Camry. Officers provided medical assistance until Houston Fire Department paramedics arrived and pronounced the man deceased at the scene. The victim's identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Witnesses reported seeing a white four-door Dodge Ram pickup truck parked on Willow Beach with two individuals inside and two males standing outside the vehicle. The victim reportedly arrived and interacted with the ...
Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on Eastex Freeway
Harris County

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on Eastex Freeway

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning on the 11800 block of Eastex Freeway. https://youtu.be/xHtiuFUtCVQ The incident occurred around 1 a.m. when a 37-year-old male driver traveling southbound in the inside lane reported seeing a pedestrian attempting to cross the road from east to west. The driver was unable to avoid the pedestrian, who made contact with the side of the vehicle. The driver immediately stopped on an overpass that was not pedestrian-accessible, remained at the scene, and cooperated with authorities. The pedestrian, an approximately 64-year-old Black male, was pronounced deceased at the scene. A hospital band on his arm suggested he may have recently been discharged, though details about his origins or destination...
Man fatally shot during altercation at Airport Crossing Apartment complex
Houston

Man fatally shot during altercation at Airport Crossing Apartment complex

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally shot following a disturbance in the parking lot of the Airport Crossing Apartment complex, located in the 8100 block of West Airport, on Saturday night. https://youtu.be/X9ZsoMVY0K0 The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. According to police, the altercation involved two adult males. One male shot the other multiple times, and the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The suspect fled the scene on foot. Police are reviewing surveillance footage from the area to obtain a suspect description. Homicide investigators are actively working the case. No description of the victim or suspect is available at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Man shot after disturbance outside Houston convenience store
Houston

Man shot after disturbance outside Houston convenience store

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot multiple times following a disturbance outside a convenience store late Saturday night in the 8000 block of West Tidwell. https://youtu.be/FsOmxM2db4E The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. According to police, the victim and his girlfriend had an altercation with a group of males at a convenience store. The group followed the couple to their apartment complex, where the altercation escalated. One of the males produced a handgun and shot the victim multiple times in the abdomen. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition. No suspect information is available at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Man fatally shot on Willow Beach in Houston
Houston

Man fatally shot on Willow Beach in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally shot Saturday evening in the 4400 block of Willow Beach. The incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. https://youtu.be/pAHx1Gyr6gg The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division s investigating and we will update you as soon as more information becomes available. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Deputy discovers fatally wounded man near his home outside Tomball
Harris County

Deputy discovers fatally wounded man near his home outside Tomball

HOUSTON, TX – Around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy discovered a man with an apparent gunshot wound near his home in a trailer park neighborhood in the 15600 block of S Champagne Circle outside Tomball. https://youtu.be/sp-7c88R-RE According to investigators, the deputy was arriving home when he encountered the injured man asking for help. Shortly after making contact, the man lost consciousness. EMS responded to the scene, but the man was pronounced deceased. Investigators are interviewing witnesses and surveying the area to determine what led to the shooting. Another witness, who may know the deceased, also arrived at the scene and is being questioned. The identity of the man and his connection to the area remain unconfirmed. If you have any in...
Life Flight called after 18-wheeler rolled over on  on US-90
Harris County

Life Flight called after 18-wheeler rolled over on on US-90

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Harris County Sheriff’s Office units responded to a major crash involving an 18-wheeler rollover in the 17500 block of US-90. Life Flight was called and all eastbound main lanes of US-90 were temporarily closed. Traffic was diverted through the grass to the westbound side of the roadway at the beginning of the investigation. The condition of the driver remains unknown at this time. If you have any information about this crash, you are urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Lost dog spotted near Exxon in Atascocita
Harris County

Lost dog spotted near Exxon in Atascocita

Lost dog spotted near Exxon in Atascocita ATASCOCITA, TX – A lost dog was spotted near the Exxon station at the intersection of Will Clayton Parkway and Atascocita Road around 3 p.m. on December 6, 2024. If you know the owner, please let them know so they can be reunited. The photo above is from one of our readers. If you have any story tips, you can email them as well to tips@houstonstringer.com.
Man dies after driving to gas station following shooting
Houston

Man dies after driving to gas station following shooting

HOUSTON, TX – A man drove himself to Valero gas station early Thursday morning after being shot. He was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced deceased. https://youtu.be/S44RQaE9eNI The incident occurred around 9:00 a.m. at the Valero located at 11211 Almeda Genoa. According to preliminary information, the man arrived at the gas station after reportedly being shot at another location. He was transported to a local hospital where was pronounced deceased. Investigators are working to determine the location of the initial shooting and the cause. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Shooter arrested in killing of off-duty Harris County Constable Deputy
Harris County

Shooter arrested in killing of off-duty Harris County Constable Deputy

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - The alleged shooter in the killing of off-duty Harris County Precinct 3 Deputy Constable Omar Ursin has been taken into custody. According to court documents, Douglas Wooten rolled down the back window of a vehicle and fired four shots at the car Ursin was driving. Ursin then crashed into a tree and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Court documents also reveal that Wooten claimed he fired because Ursin allegedly pointed a gun at him and others. However, investigators stated that Ursin’s weapon was holstered at the time. Wooten was arrested on November 27, 2024 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, more than two years after the August 2022 shooting. The victim, a six-year veteran deputy and Channelview native, was killed while driving home after picking up dinner fo...