Texas

HOUSTON, TX – Two people were killed and one person was rescued after a white pickup truck crashed and caught fire on the South Loop East near the Roe exit around 2:08 a.m. https://youtu.be/P8OBRWgxLYE The truck was reportedly leaving a residence with three occupants when the driver, traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed, lost control and struck a freeway sign. The impact caused the vehicle to ignite. A passerby was able to rescue the driver from the burning truck. The two passengers, one male and one female, were pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators are working to determine whether alcohol or other substances were involved in the crash. Family notifications are ongoing, and the victims' names have not been released. TxDOT crews are currently repairing dam...

HOUSTON, TX – A man was critically injured in a possible exchange of gunfire during a shooting at a gas station in the 6900 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard. https://youtu.be/Dn5USeD347k Around 9:30 p.m., officers with the Southeast Patrol Division responded to the scene and found an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers rendered aid before the victim was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a nearby hospital. He remains in critical condition. Police say the shooting followed a physical altercation between the victim and two other individuals in the parking lot. During the confrontation, the victim was struck and a gas pump caught fire during the shooting as well. The two suspects fled the scene in a white Ford truck and have not yet been located. ...

HOUSTON, TX – A shooting in Midtown Houston left one man dead and another critically injured near the McGowen train platform. https://youtu.be/g80o0Ememj4 Officers with the South Patrol Division responded around 9:10 p.m. to the 2400 block of Main Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found Houston Fire Department crews already on scene. One adult male victim was located on the sidewalk north of McGowen near the Bremond sign and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second adult male victim was found on the train platform south of McGowen with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital and is listed in critical condition. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – Law enforcement conducted a raid early Saturday morning at an after-hours club operating without a valid occupancy permit in the 3800 block of South Gessner. https://youtu.be/zA2VydkaJIg The location, identified as “B Rabbit,” also known as “Magic,” was found serving alcohol past 2 a.m. despite regulations. The establishment reportedly functions as a standard nightclub before 2 a.m. and then transitions into an after-hours venue. Officials noted the club has not had a valid occupancy permit since the beginning of October. The location has been linked to several incidents involving patrons leaving the premises, including shootings and one fatality involving a person who was reportedly on their way to work. The raid occurred around 3:40 a.m. Three individuals were...

HOUSTON, TX – A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle after stopping in the middle of the freeway and exiting her car to check her tire. https://youtu.be/NFpiWFU7TN0 The crash occurred around 9:46 p.m. on Jan. 8 on the South Loop East near Broad Street. The woman, believed to be in her late 20s to early 30s, was hit by an oncoming vehicle after she got out of her car. Deputies reported no signs of intoxication at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

HOUSTON, TX – A security guard was fatally shot outside Connie’s Seafood restaurant after a suspect attempted to disarm him during a confrontation Wednesday evening. https://youtu.be/0fmquhRoIiA The shooting occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the 300 block of South 69th Street. Eastside Patrol officers responded and found an adult male with at least one gunshot wound. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. Further investigation revealed the victim was on duty when he was approached by a suspect described only as a white or Hispanic male. The suspect placed a gun to the victim’s back and attempted to disarm him. A physical altercation followed, during which the suspect fired his weapon, striking the guard. The suspect then fled the scene on foot in an un...

HOUSTON, TX – A SWAT team was activated in the 11100 block of Bellerive Drive in the Alief area for a barricaded suspect situation. https://youtu.be/-8po1UBfFWs The incident unfolded over several hours, according to nearby residents, and concluded around midnight Thursday morning. At least two individuals were detained at the scene. The circumstances that led to the SWAT response remain unclear at this time. This is a developing story and more information will follow if it becomes available.

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department (HFD) responded overnight to a defensive house fire in the 12000 block of 5th Street in the Alief area of Houston. https://youtu.be/cCHT4q3jN0U Firefighters rescued a dog from the home, administered oxygen, and cooled it down with water. The dog is reported to be doing fine. No injuries were reported to firefighters or civilians. The resident was not home at the time of the fire and has not yet been contacted. The cause of the fire remains unknown.