Harris County

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle after reportedly walking onto Highway 225 during an argument with her partner. https://youtu.be/i7f32hHfYHk The incident occurred around 12:03 a.m. near Allen Genoa in southeast Houston. According to witnesses at the scene, a couple had pulled over to the right shoulder of the highway and were involved in a verbal dispute. The woman exited the vehicle and began walking into traffic. She was struck by an oncoming vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the striking vehicle exited the freeway at the next exit, called 911, and remained cooperative with investigators. That vehicle was located near Shaver Street and Jackson Avenue. This is a developing story, and more information will follow if it becomes...

HOUSTON, TX – A suspect barricaded at an apartment complex in north Houston prompted a SWAT response after reportedly firing shots at officers early this morning. https://youtu.be/NvOMKGToWfE The standoff began around 12:40 a.m. at the Redstone Apartments located at 5401 Werner near Tidwell Road and Interstate 45. Preliminary information indicates that shots were fired at officers, but no injuries have been reported. SWAT responded to the scene and law enforcement remains on site. The situation was still active as of 6 a.m. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available. More updates are expected as the situation unfolds.

HOUSTON, TX – Police are investigating a homicide after a reported shooting at an apartment complex just after 8 p.m. Friday evening. https://youtu.be/biZeqCCjayA The shooting occurred at the Star Beltway 8 Apartments, located at 10411 South Drive, near Brooklet Drive. Police have confirmed this is now a homicide investigation. No additional details about the victim or circumstances have been released. At least one person was observed being detained at the scene, though police have not confirmed the individual’s involvement. This is a developing story, more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police have released surveillance photos of a person of interest in the fatal stabbing of 28-year-old Ambrosia Swain. The stabbing occurred around 11:05 p.m. on December 8 in the 600 block of Hahlo Street near the intersection with Lyons Avenue. According to the Houston Police Department Homicide Division, patrol officers arrived to find Swain suffering from multiple stab wounds. Paramedics with the Houston Fire Department transported her to Ben Taub Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased. Witnesses reported that a Hispanic male, dressed in all black, fled the scene on foot. Further investigation determined that the man had been seen with Swain prior to her death and was later identified as a person of interest. He is described as a Hispanic male ...

HOUSTON, TX – A male driver in his early to mid-20s was pronounced deceased after a single-vehicle crash along the 1700 block of South Loop West westbound. https://youtu.be/YO7_F9WKeJ0 The crash occurred after the vehicle reportedly crossed multiple lanes of traffic, struck a curb, and then collided with a tree in a grassy area. According to initial information and witness accounts, the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed at the time of the crash. Tire marks were visible on the roadway, and witnesses reported the vehicle was traveling fast just prior to the crash. The vehicle was described as a black Dodge Charger. No other vehicles are believed to have been involved. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

HOUSTON, TX – METRO Police are investigating a reported weapons disturbance that occurred on a bus on Sweetwater near Gulf Bank. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nqz8BZoFYw According to METRO, preliminary information indicates two adult males were involved in a verbal confrontation when one of the individuals produced a weapon and discharged it. No passengers or the bus operator were struck or injured by the projectile. The incident remains under investigation.