Wednesday, January 14

Harris County

Harris County

Suspect charged in McDonald’s parking lot shooting on Northwest Freeway
Houston

Suspect charged in McDonald’s parking lot shooting on Northwest Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – Charges have been filed against a suspect in connection with the shooting of a man and woman at a McDonald’s parking lot located at 10450 Northwest Freeway (U.S. Highway 290) service road. The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. The suspect, Marco Antonio Gonzalez Garcia, 25, faces two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 351st State District Court. https://youtu.be/9Ua5rWp6yzw According to the Houston Police Department's Major Assaults & Family Violence Division, officers responded to reports of a shooting at the address and found a 21-year-old male and a 19-year-old female suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were listed in stable condition. Investigators determined the victims wer...
Man hospitalized after possible gunshot wound on Alabama Street in Houston
Houston

Man hospitalized after possible gunshot wound on Alabama Street in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man in his 30s was found injured at a home in the 3200 block of Alabama Street around 2:35 a.m. on December 14. https://youtu.be/pQotEGaRrtI According to police, the victim sustained what appears to be a gunshot wound to the face, though it may have resulted from an assault. Officers at the scene discovered a large quantity of drugs inside the residence. It remains unclear whether the victim was robbed or involved in a dispute over drugs. The man has been described as disoriented and is not providing clear information about the incident. He was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive. The investigation is ongoing.
Driver hospitalized after major crash on Beltway 8 near Sterling in East Harris County
Harris County

Driver hospitalized after major crash on Beltway 8 near Sterling in East Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A major crash occurred on Beltway 8 near Sterling in East Harris County on Sunday, leaving a vehicle overturned and a utility pole damaged. https://youtu.be/xQW3432lnA4 It is believed the driver was transported to a hospital following the crash. The extent of the injuries remains unknown. During the investigation, police discovered shell casings in a nearby parking lot. It is not yet known if the shell casings are connected to the crash. This incident remains under investigation. More information will follow as it becomes available.
HFD responds to house fire in Clinton Park
Houston

HFD responds to house fire in Clinton Park

HOUSTON, TX – A house fire occurred in the 1100 block of Fidelity Street at the 300 block of Owens Street early Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/u6sZ2MWx6hY Houston Fire Department crews arrived at approximately 3:36 a.m. to find flames coming from the side of a one-story house. Initial reports suggested children were trapped inside; however, a primary search confirmed that all children were safely out of the home. Firefighters transitioned to a defensive attack and successfully extinguished the blaze. HFD Arson investigators were requested to determine the cause and origin of the fire, which is believed to be accidental. No injuries were reported. An estimated $140,000 in property was saved, while damages are valued at approximately $130,000. Forty personnel responded t...
Man fatally shot after physical altercation with girlfriend and her brother in northwest Harris County
Harris County

Man fatally shot after physical altercation with girlfriend and her brother in northwest Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man was pronounced deceased following a shooting during a domestic disturbance early Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/mw0TtRmNYNc Around 3 a.m. on December 14, 2024, Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a weapons disturbance in the 23000 block of Bauer Hockley Road in northwest Harris County. Upon arrival, deputies found a 42-year-old man unresponsive with apparent gunshot injuries. EMS personnel attempted life-saving measures but pronounced the man deceased at the scene. According to investigators, the incident began with a physical altercation between the victim and his girlfriend. The girlfriend contacted her brother, who arrived shortly afterward and became involved in an altercation with the victim. The confrontation escalated, result...
Person found dead in a pickup truck after it catches on fire at a home in west Houston
Houston

Person found dead in a pickup truck after it catches on fire at a home in west Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating the death of an individual found in a vehicle that caught fire at 7811 Wickersham Lane early Wednesday morning. https://youtu.be/n3RlbMvq6wY Officers responded to the scene around 4:50 a.m. after receiving a report of a deceased person inside a vehicle. According to investigators, the vehicle had struck the back of an unoccupied parked truck in a driveway at approximately 12:55 a.m. Hours later, the vehicle, which was occupied, caught fire, spreading flames to the parked truck and the home. The residents of the home called 911, and no other injuries were reported. The identity, gender, and cause of death are pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Anyone with information is urged to contact the H...
Teenager shot four times during attempted carjacking at Gerber Park
Harris County

Teenager shot four times during attempted carjacking at Gerber Park

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that occurred during an attempted carjacking at Gerber Park on Gaston Street on Wednesday. https://youtu.be/gQsPivEWhS4 According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, a 17-year-old male was shot four times in the chest during the incident. The teen managed to drive himself to a parking lot at the corner of East Mount Houston and the Eastex Freeway, where he collapsed. Bystanders in the parking lot called 911. The teenage victim is reportedly in stable condition and undergoing surgery. Authorities believe two suspects may be involved and are optimistic about making arrests soon. Investigators are currently interviewing multiple witnesses.
Shooting on S 72nd Street
Houston

Shooting on S 72nd Street

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday morning in the 400 block of S 72nd Street. https://youtu.be/8C7kOs8Vqvs?si=iMEvpopOCXdyBxpY The condition of those involved is currently unknown. The investigation remains ongoing, and more information will be provided as it becomes available. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Driver killed in rollover crash on Atascocita Road following collision with pickup
Houston

Driver killed in rollover crash on Atascocita Road following collision with pickup

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Thursday morning on Atascocita Road. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbzrBvxKxKw&ab_channel=houstonstringer The incident took place around 5:50 a.m. in the 1200 block of Atascocita Road. According to investigators, a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound with an adult female driver, an adult male passenger, and a juvenile female passenger. A 2007 Ford Taurus, driven by an adult male, was traveling eastbound and attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot. The Chevrolet Silverado struck the right side of the Ford Taurus, causing the Taurus to roll over. The driver of the Taurus was partially ejected and sustained fatal injuries. The three occupants of the Silver...
Person found dead in pickup truck after it catches on fire at home in west Houston
Houston

Person found dead in pickup truck after it catches on fire at home in west Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A person was found dead in a pickup truck following a fire at a home in west Houston on Wednesday morning. https://youtu.be/n3RlbMvq6wY?si=HAaNUodiaqH7f-IB The fire occurred at a residence in the 7800 block of Wichersham. According to the Houston Fire Department (HFD), the call initially reported a pickup truck on fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found the fire had spread to a second vehicle, the home, and the garage. While extinguishing the blaze, crews discovered a body inside one of the vehicles. The Houston Fire Department’s Arson Division and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division are investigating the incident. A family residing in the home was able to escape without injuries, according to officials. Authorities have not indicated whether there ...