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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...

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.

HOUSTON, TX - Two homeless men are now recovering in the hospital after they were shot underneath a freeway overpass in Houston. The shooting occurred under the freeway overpass underneath the North Freeway on Crosstimbers around 2:20 a.m. You can watch the full update from HPD below: https://youtu.be/APa9f-Q6bmM According to HPD, one of the men was found at a nearby IHOP and the other was found at a bus stop. The suspect, who may have been in a silver car might be responsible but has since left the scene.

HOUSTON, TX - Last night, a 10 year old and three teens (14, 15, and 16) were shot in what police say is a targeted shooting. The shooting occurred around 9 p.m. in the 2200 block of Collier. You can watch the update below: https://youtu.be/0F8J3ZuO5qE According to police, one of the victims was shot in the abdomen and the others were shot in their extremities. The suspects, who are believed to be three teens fled the scene. If you have any information about the shooting you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department's Major Assaults, the Family Violence Division, or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX - One person is dead following a car accident Tuesday morning. https://youtu.be/UQhM8pMz-CU The accident took place in the 1000 block of Greens near the Hardy Bridge in front of the Salado at Cityview Apartment Complex. This is a developing story and we will update you as soon as we learn more.

HOUSTON, TX - A man and woman were found in the back bedroom of a residence yesterday after police say he shot himself and the woman multiple times in a murder and attempted suicide. The shooting happened yesterday around 4:10 p.m. in the 5200 block of Ridgestone Lane. https://youtu.be/y_Ewcftt7KE According to police, officers made entry after a family member told officers that a woman and a man were in the residence and both needed help when they responded to an assault in progress. When they went inside, they found the woman and the man in a back bedroom. Both were transported via Life Flight to the hospital where the woman was pronounced deceased. The suspect was treated at the hospital and is still hospitalized at this time. Police say the investigation is ongoin...

HOUSTON, TX - A nightclub manager who was getting ready to go home was struck and killed by a man who was trying to run over his significant other https://youtu.be/jwaPCS-S6t8?si=YPTiDT-ItiVIIQKn The accident happened in front of Space Nightclub in the 2400 block of San Jacinto around 3 a.m. According to police, there was some sort of domestic violence happening inside one of the nightclubs in the area. Security staff was able to break and they left the nightclub. Shortly after, the man started to drive around the nightclub and struck multiple cars. At one point he saw his significant other and tried to hit her with his car. She was able to get out of the way but he struck an innocent bystander at the time. The bystander, was a manager of one of the nightclubs in the area. T...