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Man walking on the shoulder of I-10 struck and killed by hit and run driver

15Sep

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Houston

Man walking on the shoulder of I-10 struck and killed by hit and run driver

HOUSTON, TX - A pedestrian was struck and killed while walking on the shoulder of I-10 Eastbound near Main Street early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/FDgVfElrP-Y The incident occurred at approximately 2:04 a.m. The Houston Fire Department responded to the scene and pronounced the male pedestrian deceased. According to reports, one witness remained on the scene, but the driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian fled. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Motorcycle Rider in Critical Condition After Crash behind BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery

15Sep

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Harris County

Motorcycle Rider in Critical Condition After Crash behind BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A motorcycle rider is in critical condition following a crash with a vehicle in the parking lot behind BJ's Restaurant and Brewery, next to Bombshells, in the 21000 block of the Katy Freeway. https://youtu.be/Ab91tiWt01Y The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m., when Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies received a call about a vehicle versus motorcycle crash. Upon arrival, deputies found the motorcycle rider suffering from serious injuries. EMS arrived on the scene and called for LifeFlight to transport the rider to Houston Medical Center. The rider is currently listed in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene, showed no signs of intoxication, and is cooperating with the investigation. The Harris County Sheriff's Offi...

Pedestrian struck and killed in feeder road of southwest freeway

14Sep

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Houston

Pedestrian struck and killed in feeder road of southwest freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Southwest Freeway feeder road early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. in the 2500 block of the Southwest Freeway by Wakeforest. This is a developing story, and we will update as more information becomes available.

Pedestrian killed on East Freeway after being hit by semi

14Sep

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Houston

Pedestrian killed on East Freeway after being hit by semi

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler on the East Freeway near Federal Road. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 12600 block of the East Freeway. This is a developing story, and we will update as more information becomes available.

9 injured, 2 killed after drive-by shooting at block party on Laura Koppe

14Sep

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Houston

9 injured, 2 killed after drive-by shooting at block party on Laura Koppe

HOUSTON, TX – A drive-by shooting at the intersection of Laura Koppe and Lockwood during a block party left two people dead and at least nine others injured, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/YFyiZySJM4U The incident occurred when a white truck drove by the gathered crowd and fired multiple rounds. Witnesses reported that the truck fled the scene, traveling westbound on Laura Koppe towards Highway 59. Authorities have confirmed that the two deceased individuals are black males in their early 20s, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The nine others injured in the incident are all adults, with varying ages. They were either struck by gunfire or hurt while fleeing the scene. Some were transported to local hospitals, while others drove themselves. These...

Security guard fatally shot by another security guard at a Harwin Shopping Center

13Sep

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Houston

Security guard fatally shot by another security guard at a Harwin Shopping Center

HOUSTON, TX - A fatal shooting occurred between two security guards in the parking lot of a strip center at 7598 Harwin Drive near Fondren Road early this morning. https://youtu.be/0ALUGexBjRk According to the Houston Police Department, the incident happened just after 6:30 a.m. when the suspect, also a security guard, arrived at the location. The suspect and the victim did know each other. For unknown reasons, the suspect shot the victim multiple times before calling the police. Officers arrived at the scene and detained the suspect as they began their investigation. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Houston Fire Department. If you have any information about this shooting you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 7...

Husband, father of two identified as victim of fatal motorcycle crash on Almeda

12Sep

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Houston

Husband, father of two identified as victim of fatal motorcycle crash on Almeda

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of Ariel "AJ" Ayala on Monday, September 9. The accident occurred around 5:35 p.m. in the 14100 block of Almeda Road. https://youtu.be/33Opi8mT4bY According to the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division, witnesses stated that AJ was riding his black Suzuki motorcycle southbound on Almeda Road when he struck the back of a trailer being towed by a gray Ford F-250 pickup truck. The driver of the pickup was attempting to make a left turn from Almeda Road onto Foxshire Lane when the collision occurred. Paramedics arrived on the scene and pronounced AJ deceased. The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene, cooperated with police, and showed no signs of intoxication. H...

Federal Investigation conducted at a home in Kingwood

11Sep

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Houston

Federal Investigation conducted at a home in Kingwood

KINGWOOD, TX - Both Federal Agents and Precinct 4 Deputies were at a home in Kingwood earlier today. https://youtu.be/rMZKpFYCs4I A tip came to us around 10:30 a.m. about a possible police raid in the 4000 block of Quiet Glade. At this time, neither agency has provided information about the investigation. We will update this post if we learn of any new information. If you have any newsworthy tips, you can submit them to us via tips@houstonstringer.com or via one of our social media channels.

Video Shows Flames and Smoke Coming from Southwest Houston Home

10Sep

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Houston

Video Shows Flames and Smoke Coming from Southwest Houston Home

HOUSTON, TX - Flames and smoke were seen coming from a home in the 4100 block of Brookfield Drive in Southwest Houston. Houston Fire Department crews responded to the fire at 5:46 p.m. Photo Courtesy of the Citizen app Crews on scene included L059, M059, E048, E037, E021, D021, L021, SF024, E080, and D059. It is unknown if there were any injuries or if anyone was at home at this time. Video footage of the fire can be viewed on the Citizen app here.

Fatal accident on Almeda involving motorcycle and F-250 with landscaping trailer

9Sep

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Houston

Fatal accident on Almeda involving motorcycle and F-250 with landscaping trailer

HOUSTON, TX - A fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a Ford F250 with a landscaping trailer occurred along FM 521 in the 14000 block. https://youtu.be/33Opi8mT4bY The accident happened just after 5:30 p.m. at 14099 Almeda. Details of the crash remain unclear, but the deceased was found on the back of the trailer. Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division is investigating the incident. Details will be updated as more information becomes available.