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Man shot on Kirk Street in Fifth Ward dies at hospital

26Aug

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Man shot on Kirk Street in Fifth Ward dies at hospital

HOUSTON, TX - A man was found shot in Houston's Fifth Ward Tuesday afternoon. https://youtu.be/4aMdrz0O5yE The shooting occurred around 2 p.m. in the 2300 block of Kirk Street. According to the Houston Police Department, the man was transported in critical condition to the hospital and was pronounced deceased. Homicide and Crime Scene Units are now on the scene investigating. This is a developing story, and we will update this story as soon as we receive more information. If you have any information about the shooting, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

First responders called after man in distress climbed on top of an apartment roof in NW Houston

26Aug

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Houston

First responders called after man in distress climbed on top of an apartment roof in NW Houston

HOUSTON, TX - A man decided to climb on an apartment complex roof Monday morning and refused to come down. It was captured on the Citizen app. The Houston Fire Department and the Houston Police Department were both called to the Somerset Apartments located on Tidwell around 10:30 a.m. After about an hour and a half of talking to first responders, the man finally came down on his own free will onto a balcony and entered an apartment residence. At this time it is not known why he climbed on the roof in the first place. You can watch the full video on the Citizen app, including the moment he climbed down.

Cyclist fatally struck by car on FM 1960

25Aug

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Harris County

Cyclist fatally struck by car on FM 1960

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - A cyclist was fatally struck by a car this morning. https://youtu.be/1wwFap0_cjc The accident occurred around 4:50 a.m. in the 8900 block of FM 1960 Rd W. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the driver of a Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on FM 1960 when he struck the cyclist from the rear. The impact caused the cyclist to separate from his bicycle, hit the car's windshield before landing on the roadway. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver remained on the scene was determined not to be intoxicated.

Man fatally shot in apartment complex parking lot

25Aug

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Harris County

Man fatally shot in apartment complex parking lot

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - A shooting in a parking lot of an apartment complex left one man dead. https://youtu.be/Jdly1u34si0 The shooting occurred at the Cozumel Apartments located at 6403 Sierra Blanca in west Harris County. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, deputies originally responded to a report of an auto vs pedestrian accident at the complex. When they arrived they found a man about 40 years old who had sustained gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased on scene by EMS. At this time, it is not known what led up to the shooting but several witnesses told deputies that two black males wearing all dark clothing were running from the vehicle the victim was in. If you have any information about the shooting or the suspects you are urged to contact the Har...

Constables with Pct. 4 respond to a shooting on FM 1960

25Aug

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Harris County

Constables with Pct. 4 respond to a shooting on FM 1960

HARRIS COUNTY, TX - A shooting occurred in 3200 block of FM 1960 around 11:00 p.m. https://youtu.be/-O51eCvfOiE It is not known at this time what led up to the shooting or if anyone was struck, but several evidence markers were spotted on the ground directly in front of "The Dance Studio".

Man shot and killed over $20 in front of taco truck

25Aug

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Houston

Man shot and killed over $20 in front of taco truck

HOUSTON, TX - A man was shot and killed over $20 in front of a food truck. Three suspects are now on the run. https://youtu.be/Kv0TBc68Ykc The shooting occurred in the 6200 block of Chimney Rock around 9:30 p.m. According to police, the men in the parking lot described as African-American males were asking for $20 at a food truck. The victim stated that he will get them $20, went back to the apartments nearby and came back with a pistol. He then pointed the pistol at the suspects but did not pull the trigger. The suspects opened fire and shot him before fleeing on foot, headed west on Elm Street. Police do not have anyone in custody but one officer was able to identify one of the suspects. Police are now looking for him. If you have any information about the shooting ...

Firefighter transported to hospital for heat exhaustion during auto shop fire

24Aug

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Houston

Firefighter transported to hospital for heat exhaustion during auto shop fire

HOUSTON, TX - A firefighter was transported to the hospital after suffering heat exhaustion during an auto shop fire Friday night. https://youtu.be/2foEZaUb-nk The fire started around 3 a.m. in the 9200 block of Clarkcrest. According to the Houston Fire Department, a car inside the shop caught fire but it was extinguished fairly quickly. There were no other injuries.

Man found deceased in main lanes of the Southwest Freeway

24Aug

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Houston

Man found deceased in main lanes of the Southwest Freeway

HOUSTON, TX - A man was found dead after being found in the main lanes of the Southwest Freeway Friday night. The man was found around 10:30 p.m. Friday night on the inbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway just before the Bissonnet exit. According to police, they are not sure if he was struck or ran over by a vehicle but they did say that there were no vehicles connected to the crash that remained at the scene. The crash is still under investigation and police urge the public to contact them if they know anything about the crash.

Man dies after being hit by garbage truck on Eastex Freeway

23Aug

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Houston

Man dies after being hit by garbage truck on Eastex Freeway

HOUSTON, TX - A man is dead following after a garbage truck slammed into him on the Eastex Freeway. The crash occurred in the 14400 block of the Eastex Freeway just after 5 a.m. The above photo was sent in to us by one of our readers. If you have any story ideas or photos, you can send them as well to tips@houstonstringer.com or via one of our social channels. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the man, identified ass Yunier Laza Chavez was in a 2003 Honda Accord headed northbound. A 2018 Mack chassis-cab (CMV) being used as a garbage truck was also traveling northbound. At one point, police say Chavez swerved across all traffic lanes. The operator of the garbage truck attempted to avoid striking him by swerving into lane number 4, but Chavez also suddenly...

Man recovering after being found shot by family members

23Aug

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Houston

Man recovering after being found shot by family members

HOUSTON, TX - A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot by family members. The shooting occurred at The Life at Grand Oaks Apartment Complex in the 5500 block of De Soto around 3:40 a.m. https://youtu.be/Pbtbro9Dnzc According to police, the man's family heard a commotion outside and found the victim, a young adult male. He was transported to the hospital by HFD.