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Man fatally shot during domestic disturbance in apartment complex in north Harris County

30Sep

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Harris County

Man fatally shot during domestic disturbance in apartment complex in north Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man was fatally shot during a domestic disturbance outside an apartment complex in the 23900 block of Birnam Wood Boulevard around 9:41 a.m. https://youtu.be/mvt1njEzm8s According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived and found a man, approximately 50 years old, unresponsive from an apparent gunshot wound. EMS personnel pronounced the man deceased at the scene. Investigators stated the man's ex-wife or ex-girlfriend said there had been a domestic dispute between the two that escalated into a physical altercation. She told deputies that she discharged a firearm, striking the man near the parking lot area outside the apartment. Another adult female was also present during the incident but was not injured. Investigators confirmed that chil...

Lyft’s new feature may leave low-tipping riders waiting longer in Houston

30Sep

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Texas

Lyft’s new feature may leave low-tipping riders waiting longer in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Lyft drivers in Houston are reporting that the company has added new information to the trip request screen when they decide whether to accept or reject a ride. Previously, drivers could see the pickup and drop-off location, estimated distance and time, and an estimated hourly rate based on continuous rides. The upfront pay amount has remained accurate, while hourly estimates often vary in practice. This week, Lyft began displaying two additional items to some Houston-area drivers. The first indicates whether a rider is usually ready at pickup, based on their history of being on time. The second shows the percentage of rides in which the passenger tips through the app. In one example provided by drivers, the request screen showed the following information: $2...

Officials identify serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers in 1991 yogurt shop killings

29Sep

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Austin

Officials identify serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers in 1991 yogurt shop killings

AUSTIN, TX – The Austin Police Department (APD) Cold Case Homicide Unit has announced a major development in the 1991 I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt murder case. Through advanced DNA testing, investigators identified Robert Eugene Brashers as the suspect. Brashers, a serial killer and rapist linked to multiple crimes across the United States, died by suicide in 1999 in Missouri. https://youtu.be/EyYLsW8j1G8 “After 34 years, the Austin Police have made a significant breakthrough in one of the most devastating cases in our city’s history,” Police Chief Lisa Davis said. “This unthinkable crime has weighed heavily on the hearts of our community, the families of the victims, and our detectives who have tirelessly pursued justice.” On December 6, 1991, firefighters discovered the bodies ...

Three shot by security guard after male refuses to leave bathroom at Cantina Barba

28Sep

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Houston

Three shot by security guard after male refuses to leave bathroom at Cantina Barba

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a shooting that occurred outside Cantina Barba early Sunday morning, leaving three people injured. https://youtu.be/3pGsjam08Vs At approximately 3:31 a.m., officers with the Houston Police Department Central Division were dispatched to the 3700 block of North Main Street. Upon arrival, officers met with a security guard who reported that workers at the establishment told him a male was refusing to exit the bathroom. The security guard escorted the male outside, where a verbal altercation began. According to the security guard, the male was accompanied by six or seven friends who began to attack him. While on the ground during the attack, the security guard said he felt someone reaching for his weapon. He then pulled his firearm and ...

Elderly woman dies from smoke inhalation during fire at Houston nursing home

28Sep

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Houston

Elderly woman dies from smoke inhalation during fire at Houston nursing home

HOUSTON, TX – An elderly female resident of the West Janisch Health Care Center died from smoke inhalation early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/Zcsx_pS-lo4 The fire was reported around 1:33 a.m. at the facility located at 617 Janisch in the Independence Heights area. According to the Houston Fire Department, HFD Arson investigators are looking into the cause of the fire. Other residents of the nursing home were allowed to return inside after the incident. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Fire Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Motorcyclist killed while racing on Westheimer

27Sep

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Houston

Motorcyclist killed while racing on Westheimer

HOUSTON, TX – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Westheimer earlier this morning. https://youtu.be/zxNKvFOPBxg The fatal crash happened around 2 a.m. in the 5600 block of Westheimer. Witnesses told police the motorcyclist was racing at a high rate of speed with other vehicles before losing control at a curb and crashing. No other vehicles appear to have been involved in the crash. Investigators are working to determine the direct causes of the incident. The motorcyclist has not yet been identified. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Suspect shot by homeowner during attempted vehicle burglary in northeast Houston

27Sep

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Houston

Suspect shot by homeowner during attempted vehicle burglary in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A homeowner shot one suspect during an attempted vehicle burglary in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/40o0wn0Tn9w The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. earlier today in the 8200 block of Woodlyn. Officers with the Northeast Division responded to a shooting in progress call. According to police, the homeowner was inside his home when he saw two suspects trying to break into his vehicle. He walked outside and fired in the direction of the suspects, striking one of them. The injured suspect was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. The second suspect was not struck. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has accepted charges against the suspects for burglary of a motor vehicle. No cha...

Two more suspects arrested in Amarillo robbery case that left a man dead

26Sep

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Texas

Two more suspects arrested in Amarillo robbery case that left a man dead

AMARILLO, TX – The Amarillo Police Department has arrested two additional suspects in connection with a robbery case that left a man dead inside a home in the 1100 block of Bluebell on September 25, 2025. The victim has been identified as 57-year-old Paluku Valantin. An autopsy was performed on September 26 in Lubbock, though final results are pending further testing. According to police, the following suspects have now been arrested and booked into the Potter County Detention Center: Dashaun Timothy Jackson, 18 Thomas Seldom Rendon, 33 Both suspects are currently charged with aggravated robbery. The original suspect in the case, Alline Ndayishimiye, 33, was initially charged with murder but now faces an amended charge of aggravated robbery pending the outcome of th...

Woman arrested after baby found alive in dumpster in North Austin

26Sep

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Texas

Woman arrested after baby found alive in dumpster in North Austin

AUSTIN, TX – A woman has been arrested after a newborn baby was found alive in a dumpster in North Austin. According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded to a welfare check around 1:37 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the 8600 block of N Lamar Boulevard. The call reported that an infant had been discovered inside a dumpster. Austin-Travis County EMS arrived shortly after and transported the baby to a nearby hospital. Police said the infant is doing better and remains hospitalized for evaluation. Detectives with the APD Child Abuse Unit and Crime Scene Specialists processed the scene, interviewed witnesses, and gathered evidence. Their investigation led them to identify 22-year-old Neli Dinora Rivera Felipe as the individual responsible for abandoning the...

Man charged after allegedly killing friend during ‘quick-draw’ game in north Harris County

26Sep

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Texas

Man charged after allegedly killing friend during ‘quick-draw’ game in north Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man has been charged with murder following the shooting death of a 22-year-old during a reported game of “quick-draw” in north Harris County. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Jaret Garcia, 20, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of Trin Thuyen. Garcia was booked into the Harris County Jail following the incident. Deputies with Precinct 4 Constable's Office responded to a shooting in the 14300 block of Darrah Drive on September 25, 2025. Upon arrival, they found Trin Thuyen deceased at the scene. Sheriff Gonzalez stated the two men were reportedly playing a game of “quick-draw,” pointing semi-automatic handguns at each other, when Garcia allegedly fired, fatally striking Thuyen. The case remains under investigation.