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Suspect sought after fatal shooting at Houston nightclub
Houston

Suspect sought after fatal shooting at Houston nightclub

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Friday night at Club Waikiki, located at 3115 Bay. https://youtu.be/WDSaGJgarLY Around 10:40 p.m., an adult male inside the bar was pronounced deceased after being shot once in the chest. Witnesses reported that a large adult male forced his way into the club, went straight to the victim, and fired a single shot before fleeing the scene. Investigators are working to confirm the suspect’s identity. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
HCSO SWAT called after father threatened to harm toddler if law enforcement was called
Harris County

HCSO SWAT called after father threatened to harm toddler if law enforcement was called

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a domestic violence incident in the 12000 block of Magnolia Leaf in the Wortham Park neighborhood Friday night. https://youtu.be/QDY_oz-xDk0 Around 9:30 p.m., deputies found an adult female in distress with her mother, who reported that her 14-month-old toddler was inside the residence with the child's father. The father had allegedly made threats to harm the child if law enforcement was contacted. SWAT was called to the scene while deputies awaited an arrest warrant for felony assault related to family violence. Around 2:20 a.m., the child was safely removed from the residence, assessed by EMS, and found unharmed. The suspect was also apprehended without incident, assessed by EMS, and transported to the Jo...
Life Flight called for major accident involving motorcyclist
Harris County

Life Flight called for major accident involving motorcyclist

HOUSTON, TX – A major accident involving a motorcyclist occurred at the intersection of Beechnut Street and Synott Road (FM 1876) around 12:20 p.m. Life Flight was called to the scene but details about injuries are unknown at this time. https://youtu.be/Efsm1yxomGI More information will follow if it becomes available.
Fatal accident under investigation at Phoenician Apartments
Houston

Fatal accident under investigation at Phoenician Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal accident occurred at the Phoenician Apartments, located at 2345 Bering Drive, around 8:34 a.m. https://youtu.be/9-5cgWMvfVM According to the Houston Police Department, the driver of a white Nissan Pathfinder was traveling at a low speed through an apartment complex when the vehicle struck a parked, unoccupied Toyota Land Rover. The vehicle came to a stop shortly after. The driver, a 53-year-old male, is believed to have suffered a medical episode and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department paramedics. The identity of the deceased is pending notification of family members by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. No other persons or vehicles were involved in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
Man shot at Victoria Manor Apartments following possible dispute over loud party
Houston

Man shot at Victoria Manor Apartments following possible dispute over loud party

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a shooting at the Victoria Manor Apartments early Sunday morning that left one man injured https://youtu.be/Rz9IxaCHopQ The shooting occurred around 4:21 a.m. at 830 Victoria. According to police, initial reports suggest the incident may have stemmed from a dispute over a loud party. Investigators are also looking into the possibility of two shooters being involved, but this has yet to be confirmed. The case is being handled by the Houston Police Department's Major Assaults Division as they work to determine the circumstances and the role of the suspected shooters. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. We will update this story if more information...
Stolen box truck pursuit ends with suspect apprehended in Houston
Houston

Stolen box truck pursuit ends with suspect apprehended in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A stolen box truck pursuit concluded at the Grace Cathedral Church parking lot near Tidwell and Mesa early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/F3-SumAg6SA The Houston Police Department confirmed that the box truck was stolen and that the pursuit ended in the 8800 block of Tidwell @ Mesa. One suspect fled but was quickly apprehended.
Passengers report chaos and frustration amid United Airlines flight delays and cancellations
Houston

Passengers report chaos and frustration amid United Airlines flight delays and cancellations

HOUSTON, TX – Passengers at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport shared frustration after enduring delays, canceled flights, and poor communication from United Airlines. Some travelers described waiting for hours on the tarmac, missing connecting flights, and receiving limited assistance or information. https://youtu.be/1MDJC77Js-Q One passenger, LaToya, explained her experience: "I got here at about 10:00 yesterday morning. My flight was scheduled to leave at 12:25. It was delayed due to the weather conditions from yesterday. And then we were kind of given this additional every 30 minutes, 45 minutes that our plane would, be taking off. And it was estimated we ended up getting on the plane, actually. And then we taxied and went like we were going to take off. And then we...
Houston Police Chief launches multi-agency DWI initiative to prevent holiday tragedies
Houston

Houston Police Chief launches multi-agency DWI initiative to prevent holiday tragedies

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz, Jr., addressed a roll call of law enforcement officers Friday night to launch a multi-agency initiative targeting impaired drivers during the remainder of the holiday season. The roll call took place at 9 p.m. at the Houston Police Officers’ Union building at 1600 State Street. https://youtu.be/iU7Cxw_gcEg According to Chief Diaz, the initiative brings together resources from the Houston Police Department, Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), local constables, and the Metropolitan Police Department. The collaborative effort aims to prevent fatalities caused by impaired driving, whether due to alcohol, substance abuse, or medications. “So we're here to make sure that the community [is] safe and th...
18-wheeler cab stuck on guardrail in East Freeway crash
Harris County

18-wheeler cab stuck on guardrail in East Freeway crash

HOUSTON, TX – An 18-wheeler cab was left stuck on the guardrail of an overpass late Friday night on the East Freeway at Sheldon Road in the eastbound lanes. https://youtu.be/wm28M76fM_I Initial reports indicate the cab, which was possibly being towed along with another 18-wheeler cab, became lodged on the guardrail. A second cab was also on the overpass, and one may have fallen onto the feeder road below. It is not known if any other vehicles or drivers were involved. More information will follow if it becomes available.
Motorcyclist injured, passenger killed in crash involving suspected intoxicated driver
Harris County

Motorcyclist injured, passenger killed in crash involving suspected intoxicated driver

HOUSTON, TX – A crash involving a motorcycle and a Chevy Malibu resulted in the death of a female passenger and left the motorcyclist injured early Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/iPISTBlH_fI The incident occurred around 2:43 a.m. in the 2000 block of Fry Road. According to police, a 30-year-old female driving a Chevy Malibu was stopped in the northbound left-turn lane before turning in front of a northbound motorcycle, causing a collision. The impact ejected both the male motorcyclist and his female passenger from the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital in downtown Houston, while the female passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police reported that the driver of the Malibu showed signs of intoxication, and a DWI investigatio...