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Man shot and killed outside family home on Sonnet Glen
31May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

Man shot and killed outside family home on Sonnet Glen

HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed outside his family’s home in the 7100 block of Sonnet Glen around 12:43 a.m this morning. https://youtu.be/jBnX40HtcMM Deputies responded to a call for service and found a 36-year-old male unresponsive with a gunshot wound. EMS personnel arrived and pronounced him deceased at the scene. According to investigators, the victim’s parents were inside the home when they heard a gunshot. They discovered him lying in the walkway leading to the front entrance. The victim lived at the residence with his parents and several other relatives. A red vehicle was seen leaving the area immediately after the shooting. A search warrant is being obtained for the residence to assist in the ongoing investigation. It is currently unknown whether the vict...
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Stolen vehicle pursuit ends with crash into home, injuring man in bed
31May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Stolen vehicle pursuit ends with crash into home, injuring man in bed

HOUSTON, TX – A brief police pursuit ended around 2 a.m. after a suspect crashed a stolen vehicle into a home in the 6700 block of Cotton. https://youtu.be/upzzbxiMxJM Officers had spotted the stolen vehicle they were searching for in the area and initiated a short pursuit. After officers used an approved stopping technique, the driver lost control and crashed into a home. The suspect fled the scene on foot following the crash but was detained by officers shortly after. A 25-year-old man, who was in bed inside the home at the time of the crash, sustained injuries. He was transported by the Houston Fire Department to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
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Multi-county pursuit ends after driver goes off road
31May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Multi-county pursuit ends after driver goes off road

HOUSTON, TX – A law enforcement pursuit that began around 11:50 p.m. in Houston traveled across multiple counties before ending near Cleveland, Texas, shortly after 12:30 a.m. https://youtu.be/UT00AEpWPDg The chase reportedly started somewhere in the loop. The driver continued north through Harris and Montgomery counties before ending up in Liberty County. The pursuit ended when the driver exited the roadway near Majnik and Dudley on the U.S. 59 North Bypass, using the U-turn under the Eastex Freeway in Cleveland. The driver, who was operating a pickup truck, was evaluated by EMS on scene but was not transported to a hospital. The pursuit may have been initiated on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. We will keep you posted if more information becomes available.
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Suspect arrested following armed robbery at Friendswood bank
30May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Suspect arrested following armed robbery at Friendswood bank

FRIENDSWOOD, TX – A 58-year-old Houston man has been charged with robbery following an armed bank robbery that occurred in Friendswood. According to the Friendswood Police Department, officers responded at approximately 11:05 a.m. on May 29, 2025, to a report of an armed robbery at Bank OZK, located at 301 E. Parkwood Ave. Witnesses provided information and surveillance video that enabled officers to identify the suspect vehicle and track it into Houston. At approximately 12:47 p.m., the Friendswood Police Department’s Field Support Unit, with assistance from the Houston Police Department, located the suspect in a gray Acura SUV at the intersection of Magnum Road and Dacoma Street. The vehicle was transported to the Friendswood Police Department and processed for evidence. Office...
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“Come visit us in Hardin TX. Plenty of trees for you all” comment from Texas woman sparks backlash
30May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

“Come visit us in Hardin TX. Plenty of trees for you all” comment from Texas woman sparks backlash

May 30, 2025 – A Facebook comment stating, “Come visit us in Hardin TX. Plenty of trees for you all,” has triggered widespread outrage online. The post, widely perceived as racially charged, has drawn hundreds of responses across multiple platforms and prompted efforts to verify the identity of the person behind the account. The comment has ignited confusion and conflicting narratives. While some believe the original account holder posted it, others claim her account was hacked. One social media user claimed that Hardin Independent School District had issued a statement saying the account was compromised and that authorities were investigating. However, no such statement has been found on any official platform linked to the school district. A recurring name in the discussion i...
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30May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Texas

Crane rollover near I-10 bridge leaves one seriously injured, airlifted to trauma center

COLUMBUS, TX – At approximately 3 a.m., the Columbus Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported crane rollover with entrapment in a construction zone along the westbound lanes of I-10 near the 695 mile marker. Credit: Columbus Volunteer Fire DepartmentCredit: Columbus Volunteer Fire DepartmentCredit: Columbus Volunteer Fire DepartmentCredit: Columbus Volunteer Fire Department Upon arrival, first responders found that a trackhoe and a traffic control barrier had rolled off a bridge into a nearby pond. Firefighters performed a complex water rescue, extricating the trapped individual from the water and carrying them up an embankment to a waiting EMS crew. The patient sustained severe leg injuries and was airlifted to a Level 1 trauma center for further treatment. The operat...
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Shooting reported at Reserve at 63 Sixty Three Apartments
26May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

Shooting reported at Reserve at 63 Sixty Three Apartments

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Police Department is investigating a shooting at the Reserve at 63 Sixty Three Apartments located at 6363 W Airport Boulevard on Monday afternoon. https://youtu.be/L-M3xS3czRg Details surrounding the shooting are not known at this time. More information will follow if it becomes available.
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HPD: Officer shoots suspect after being pinned by vehicle in Galleria-area confrontation
25May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Houston

HPD: Officer shoots suspect after being pinned by vehicle in Galleria-area confrontation

HOUSTON, TX – A Houston Police sergeant shot a suspect after being pinned by a vehicle in the 5000 block of Westheimer around 5:20 p.m. Saturday evening, according to HPD. https://youtu.be/uJDjlT7myU8 The incident began when officers working an extra job near the Galleria identified a vehicle believed to be connected to a previous crime. As they approached, the driver exited a private property and began traveling against traffic on Westheimer. According to HPD, a sergeant approached the driver’s side, at which point he became pinned between the suspect’s vehicle and another object. The sergeant then discharged his weapon multiple times, striking the suspect in the torso. The suspect, identified only as a Black male, continued across Westheimer before coming to a stop. Officer...
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HCSO investigating officer-involved shooting on Basil Point in North Harris County
25May By Houston StringerNo Comments
Harris County

HCSO investigating officer-involved shooting on Basil Point in North Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred just before 2 a.m. in the 2600 block of Basil Point Court in North Harris County. https://youtu.be/rAnM0eNK9O0 Harris County Precinct 1 deputies responded to a disturbance involving a suspect reportedly drinking and firing a weapon into the air. Deputies received consent from the homeowner and entered the residence to locate the suspect, identified as a 47-year-old Hispanic male and the husband of the 911 caller. Deputies observed the suspect on the back porch through a window. When they opened the back door, the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at deputies and possibly fired. Two deputies returned fire, striking the suspect in the abdomen. The suspect fled the sc...
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