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Harris County

Harris County

Man fatally shot outside Harris County home by homeowner’s estranged boyfriend
Harris County

Man fatally shot outside Harris County home by homeowner’s estranged boyfriend

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in the 4400 block of Trenton near Keith. https://youtu.be/XgpKaHMBGjw According to the Homicide Division, deputies responded to the location around 11:30 a.m. and found a 53-year-old black male deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Preliminary information indicates that the victim, who was a friend of the homeowner but did not reside at the location, was involved in an altercation at the front gate with a man described as the homeowner's estranged boyfriend. The suspect, who had a prior dating relationship with the homeowner, allegedly produced a firearm and shot the victim multiple times before fleeing the scene. Authorities are working to positively iden...
Teen reportedly shot in Brookglen Community Center parking lot; police investigating
Harris County

Teen reportedly shot in Brookglen Community Center parking lot; police investigating

LA PORTE, TX – Police are investigating an incident at the Brookglen Community Center parking lot where residents believe a teenager was shot. This information has not yet been confirmed by authorities. https://youtu.be/PGqlQbC489M The La Porte Office of Emergency Management (OEM) stated that Air Medical transported one patient from the scene. The landing occurred on Somerton Drive in the Brookglen neighborhood, prompting road closures and increased emergency activity. Police remain at the scene as the investigation continues. No further details have been released at this time but we will update you as soon as we learn more. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the La Porte Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Minor accident reported at Richmond and Sage
Houston

Minor accident reported at Richmond and Sage

HOUSTON, TX – A minor accident occurred at the intersection of Richmond Avenue and Sage Road around 2:30 p.m. this afternoon. The photo above is from one of our viewers. If you have any photos or story tips you would like to share, you can email them as well to tips@houstonstringer.com. The Houston Fire Department responded to the scene. There is no word on injuries at this time.
One person killed in house fire in Rice Military neighborhood
Houston

One person killed in house fire in Rice Military neighborhood

HOUSTON, TX – A person was killed in a house fire this morning in the Rice Military neighborhood. https://youtu.be/dtGA8LGnjrs The Houston Fire Department responded to the blaze in the 5400 block of Floyd Street. According to the Houston Fire Department, firefighters encountered conditions that led to an intense burn and challenging access to the home due to the property's layout. The HFD's Arson Division is investigating to determine the cause and origin of the fire.
HCSO investigating major crash on Will Clayton
Harris County

HCSO investigating major crash on Will Clayton

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Will Clayton Parkway is shut down near Camden Forest in both directions as deputies with the Harris County Sheriff's Office investigate a major crash. This is just outside of the Laurel Place subdivision. https://youtu.be/sDndcy8rSOg The Atascocita Fire Department initially responded to reports of entrapment at the scene. Injuries are unknown at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.
Man fatally shot during dispute with tire shop owner
Houston

Man fatally shot during dispute with tire shop owner

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a tire shop in the 1000 block of Almeda Genoa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trIkfnBOa_Y&ab_channel=houstonstringer Officers from the department’s Southwest Patrol Division were dispatched to the location, along with Houston Fire Department crews, where they found an adult male who had been shot at least once. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, the deceased male went to the tire shop to check on the status of his truck, which was being worked on at the location. An argument ensued between him and the shop owner over the length of time the repairs were taking. The dispute escalated into a physical altercation. During the alt...
Shooting reported on Bomar Street in Montrose
Houston

Shooting reported on Bomar Street in Montrose

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a shooting reported in the 1200 block of Bomar Street earlier this evening. https://youtu.be/nq2DVBEFdHY This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
8-year-old girl killed after being struck by a vehicle on Concourse Drive
Houston

8-year-old girl killed after being struck by a vehicle on Concourse Drive

HOUSTON, TX – An 8-year-old girl was pronounced deceased after being struck by a vehicle in the 9400 block of Concourse Drive earlier this afternoon. https://youtu.be/W6GIRKilwoU The accident occurred around 3:44 p.m. According to Lt. McLean with the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division, officers from the Westside Division responded within four minutes of the call. Houston Fire Department crews transported the child to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased. https://youtu.be/-DOGF4M8J_U Preliminary investigations revealed that the child had just been dropped off by a school bus from the Alief Independent School District which already left when she darted into the road. Surveillance footage confirmed that the driver did not have time to ...
Man found shot to death on Columbia Tap Rail-Trail in Houston
Houston

Man found shot to death on Columbia Tap Rail-Trail in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found shot to death along the Columbia Tap Rail-Trail overnight. https://youtu.be/dhOIjZ-HYIU Officers responded to a call of a deceased person around 2:45 a.m. in the 3200 block of McGowen. Upon arrival, they located a male who had been riding a moped on the bike trail and had been shot at least once. The Houston Fire Department pronounced the man deceased at the scene. 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.
Two killed in crash involving SUV and van on E Crosstimbers
Houston

Two killed in crash involving SUV and van on E Crosstimbers

HOUSTON, TX – Two people were killed in a crash involving an SUV and a passenger van early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/2YJCEKE7S5k The collision occurred around 1:17 a.m. in the 4200 block of E Crosstimbers. According to investigators, a white passenger van was traveling eastbound when it struck a black SUV. Preliminary information indicates the SUV may have been making a U-turn or lost control, potentially due to wet road conditions. The driver of the white van was transported to a local hospital with non-critical injuries and is expected to survive. Both the driver and passenger of the black SUV were pronounced deceased at the scene. Their ages have not yet been determined. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime St...