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Skeletal remains discovered in burned house in East Harris County
16Nov By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Skeletal remains discovered in burned house in East Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit is investigating the discovery of skeletal remains found this evening in a burned home in the 13300 block of Villagrove Drive in East Harris County. Deputies were called to the scene around 5 p.m. after the remains were discovered during a cleanup. https://youtu.be/WQcSXgYzPWc The house, which burned in a suspected arson fire on August 28, had recently been sold to a buyer planning to remodel it. The skeletal remains, located in the entryway, were concealed under debris and are believed to have been there since the fire occurred. The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office, along with the Medical Examiner’s Office, was on the scene to document and recover the remains. The Medical Examiner’s anthropology department ...
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The driver of a Corvette dies after running into the back of an Amazon trailer on 288
16Nov By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

The driver of a Corvette dies after running into the back of an Amazon trailer on 288

HOUSTON, TX – A fatal crash involving an older Corvette and an 18-wheeler occurred early Saturday morning on 288 Southbound, between Almeda Genoa and Beltway 8. https://youtu.be/HZd1TJfC0kc The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. According to witnesses, the Corvette was traveling at a high speed when it failed to avoid the 18-wheeler, colliding with its rear. The impact pushed the Corvette into the center median divider wall, where it came to a stop. A minor fire ignited upon impact, but nearby citizens quickly worked to extinguish the flames. Authorities believe the fatality was caused by the collision's impact rather than the fire. The male driver of the Corvette was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the 18-wheeler, a female, sustained neck and back pain but is e...
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17-year-old stumbles into Glenmont convenience store after being shot
16Nov By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

17-year-old stumbles into Glenmont convenience store after being shot

HOUSTON, TX – A 17-year-old male was shot and injured Friday night near 6101 Glenmont Street. https://youtu.be/BQFmhlRB4bY The shooting occurred around 10:18 p.m. According to police, the teenager, who was shot at least twice in the torso, managed to stumble into a nearby convenience store, where bystanders called for help. The victim appeared disoriented and was unable to provide details about the incident, only saying that he had been shot. Officers investigating the scene traced the victim's movements and discovered pistol and rifle casings about a block away at an apartment complex. The victim was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive. If you have any information about this shooting, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers a...
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Man shot in jaw after threatening to shoot and hurt security guard while pushing him
16Nov By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man shot in jaw after threatening to shoot and hurt security guard while pushing him

HOUSTON, TX – A 29-year-old male was shot in the jaw during an altercation with a security guard at a convenience store located at 3821 Old Spanish Trail early Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/q2hVgDvJxlw The incident occurred around midnight. According to police, the victim entered the store with an open container of alcohol, prompting the security guard, believed to be in his late 50s, to ask him to leave. The victim became belligerent, threatened the guard, and pushed him. He then exited the store, retrieved something from his car, and re-entered. Once back inside, the victim continued to push the guard and threaten to harm him, forcing the guard from the store's front door toward one of the aisles. The security guard then drew a revolver and fired a single shot, striking t...
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Two men shot in northwest Houston, suspect in custody
13Nov By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Two men shot in northwest Houston, suspect in custody

HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after two men were shot Wednesday afternoon in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/nfOwYH3-Rs8?si=JZJsRzW6A_U4x4_P According to Houston police, the shooting occurred in the 2100 block of Shadowdale around 4:30 p.m. When officers from both the Houston Police Department and Spring Branch ISD arrived, they found two adult Hispanic males with gunshot wounds. Both were transported to the hospital, where they are reported to be in stable condition and are expected to survive. Police stated that preliminary information indicated a car was in the parking lot of an apartment complex across from a Spring Branch school. At some point, an altercation occurred, during which a male suspect reportedly fired multiple shots from a rifle out the window ...
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Man dies after being struck by two vehicles in Southwest Houston
11Nov By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Man dies after being struck by two vehicles in Southwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating an accident t where a pedestrian was struck twice by vehicles on the Southwest Freeway frontage road. The collision occurred around 8:05 p.m. on November 10 in the 6100 block of the SW Freeway. According to the driver of a red sedan, he was on the exit ramp when he struck a pedestrian who was reportedly running across the lane. The impact reportedly threw the pedestrian into a lane on the service road, where they were hit a second time by a white vehicle, possibly an SUV, which left the scene. The driver of the red sedan is currently the only witness, and no video evidence is available. Road evidence is also limited due to resurfacing work on the road. The Houston Police Department’s Hit and Run Division will continue to investiga...
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Two HPD officers were injured after their vehicle crashed into a ditch following a brief pursuit
11Nov By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston, Texas

Two HPD officers were injured after their vehicle crashed into a ditch following a brief pursuit

November 11, 2024 – Two Houston Police officers were injured in a crash that occurred following a pursuit of a white Suburban that began in the Greenspoint Mall parking lot overnight. https://youtu.be/chnnLY_pIpU The incident started around 9:06 p.m. when officers observed several vehicles driving recklessly in the parking area of Greenspoint Mall. After they activated their emergency equipment, a white Suburban was spotted driving recklessly, narrowly missing two other vehicles as it exited the lot and continued driving the wrong-way, and ran multiple red lights. Officers attempted to pursue the vehicle, but their patrol car bottomed out in the 11800 block of Greenspoint Rd, causing them to lose control. The vehicle then struck a water main, collided with a concrete barrier, ...
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Woman critically injured after chasing man in Aldine Bender crash
11Nov By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County, Texas

Woman critically injured after chasing man in Aldine Bender crash

November 11, 2024 – Harris County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a crash linked to an alleged domestic violence incident on the 1900 block of Aldine Bender Road around 3:40 a.m. this morning. https://youtu.be/lCKFOS4isGU According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, a disturbance occurred between a man and woman at their residence, resulting in the man leaving in a vehicle. The woman reportedly pursued him in a separate vehicle, and during the chase, she allegedly rammed his vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and collide with an awning. Both individuals were transported to a hospital. The man is reported to be in good condition, while the woman remains in surgery in critical condition.
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Wrong-way driver with two kids causes fatal crash on Eastex Freeway
10Nov By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Wrong-way driver with two kids causes fatal crash on Eastex Freeway

HOUSTON, TX - A fatal crash involving a wrong-way driver occurred early Sunday morning along the Eastex Freeway near the Rankin exit. https://youtu.be/tYeE8QUXcfk According to police, around 3:02 a.m., a white SUV traveling northbound in the second lane was struck by a southbound Silverado pickup driving in the wrong direction on the northbound lanes. The female driver of the SUV was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Houston Fire Department. Two juveniles in the Silverado, a 14-year-old and a 6-year-old, were taken to a local hospital with injuries. Both are expected to survive. The wrong-way driver, who sustained a broken leg, is under investigation for possible intoxication. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime S...
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Fatal Accident on E Sam Houston Parkway South
9Nov By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Fatal Accident on E Sam Houston Parkway South

HOUSTON, Texas—A confirmed fatal motor vehicle accident occurred around 4:25 a.m. today on the frontage road at 6790 E Sam Houston Parkway South. https://youtu.be/nm-m3ohJWHc The frontage lanes were shut down as police investigate. This is a developing story and will be updated as learn more information.
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