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Mailman continued to deliver mail after being chased by tornado

24Nov

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Harris County, Houston, National

Mailman continued to deliver mail after being chased by tornado

SPRING, TX – Daniel Thompson, a USPS mail carrier, described a frightening encounter with a tornado while delivering packages on Abby Lane near Northbridge, recounting how he briefly fled the storm before returning to finish his route and continuing to deliver mail. https://youtu.be/uK0K0t76mzU According to Thompson, he had just stepped out of his truck to move packages from the back to the front when the sky suddenly darkened and strong winds began to pick up. Within about 15 seconds, he said he saw the wind twirling around him and decided to get back in his truck to leave the area. He drove down Abby Lane, then turned onto Northbridge and Champion Forest, stating he was trying to avoid the tornado as it appeared to get closer. Once on Champion Forest, he realized it was no lon...

Driver killed after SUV rolls over on Eastex Freeway

24Nov

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Harris County, Houston

Driver killed after SUV rolls over on Eastex Freeway

Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating a fatal accident after a Chevrolet Tahoe rolled over on the Eastex Freeway near Lauder around 1 a.m. https://youtu.be/5sD6JydxsUo Deputies said the driver lost control of the vehicle, was partially ejected, and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Six people were inside the SUV, including the driver. Deputies say one of these occupants, a juvenile, was transported to a hospital, and the remaining four occupants were not transported. Intoxication is believed to be a factor.

Police respond to shooting at apartment complex on Fountainview

24Nov

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Houston

Police respond to shooting at apartment complex on Fountainview

HOUSTON, TX – HPD and the Houston Fire Department responded to a shooting at the Fountains at Tanglewood Apartment Complex at 1617 Fountainview around 2:23 a.m. Monday morning. https://youtu.be/NSM4VMLoj-M No additional details have been released at this time. This is a developing story, and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Possible shooting victim found on METRORail

24Nov

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Houston

Possible shooting victim found on METRORail

HOUSTON, TX – A possible shooting victim was found on the METRORail line at the Smith Lands station on Greenbriar last night around 11 p.m. https://youtu.be/l8Np1zvHcg4 METRO Police are investigating and have not confirmed whether a shooting victim was located. This is a developing story, and more information will follow if it becomes available.

Firefighter transported to hospital after responding to fire in northeast Houston

23Nov

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Houston

Firefighter transported to hospital after responding to fire in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department responded to a report of a building fire in the 4800 block of Tidwell. https://youtu.be/Gn0-NQKI77c According to preliminary information, the building may have been vacant, but this is still to be confirmed. At least one firefighter was transported for injuries, and both the cause of the fire and the extent of the firefighter’s injuries are unknown at this time. HFD Arson investigators were called to the scene to determine the cause of the fire. More information will follow as it becomes available.

Suspect fatally shot after stabbing officer in downtown Houston

23Nov

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Houston

Suspect fatally shot after stabbing officer in downtown Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police say a patrol check at a CVS in downtown Houston led to a fatal officer-involved shooting after a combative suspect stabbed an officer above his left ear. https://youtu.be/PRV8ZinOPlM According to police, officers were conducting a routine business check at the CVS located at 300 Milam around 7:25 p.m. when a man entered the store yelling and acting erratically. Officers escorted him outside and attempted to speak with him as they walked approximately 50 feet away from the entrance. Police stated the man became increasingly belligerent, and when officers attempted to detain him, he pulled a knife from his waistband and stabbed Officer Joaquin Garza above his left ear, causing severe bleeding. His partner then fired his weapon, striking and killing the...

Two men shot during dispute between neighbors at Siena Villas Apartment Homes

23Nov

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Houston

Two men shot during dispute between neighbors at Siena Villas Apartment Homes

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Police Department is investigating a shooting involving two neighbors at the Siena Villas Apartment Homes in the 16000 block of Cotillion. https://youtu.be/QUIm_c96ILU The shooting occurred around 2:13 a.m. Officers with the North Patrol Division responded to the location and learned that two adult males had sustained gunshot wounds. Officers applied a tourniquet to one of the victims before Houston Fire Department personnel arrived. HFD transported both victims to a local hospital. Police say both men were reported to be in stable condition. According to police, the shooting stemmed from a dispute between upstairs and downstairs neighbors who were intoxicated. Charges are pending further investigation. If you have any information, you are urged t...

Man lying in road killed after being run over in north Houston

23Nov

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Houston

Man lying in road killed after being run over in north Houston

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian at Davis Street and Quitman Street. https://youtu.be/5G4HSN8mdmc The crash occurred around 8:25 p.m. in the 2300 block of Davis near the 2700 block of Quitman. Units were called to the location for a collision involving a citizen’s vehicle and a pedestrian. The driver was traveling eastbound on Quitman toward the U.S. 59 Freeway when he struck an object and then heard people on a nearby corner begin to scream. He stopped and discovered he had run over a man lying in the roadway. A deceased male was found at the scene, and family members arrived shortly afterward. Police believe the man had been in distress and may have attempted to commit suicide earlier in the day, which may exp...

Houston police officer shot on the way to work during road rage incident

23Nov

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Houston

Houston police officer shot on the way to work during road rage incident

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured an officer near Gessner Road and Hempstead Highway. https://youtu.be/__M0MR1Du7k Around 10:30 p.m., the officer was driving his personal vehicle on the way to work and was in his uniform when he became involved in an apparent road rage dispute with three suspects. One suspect got out of a vehicle and fired into the officer’s car, striking him in the shoulder. The officer returned fire and then drove himself to the HPD Northwest Station, where he received immediate medical attention before being transported to a hospital. A Hedwig Village police officer used a license plate reader to locate the suspect vehicle in southwest Houston. HPD units, including an air unit, responded to the location. One ...

Man found shot after officers heard gunshots

22Nov

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Houston

Man found shot after officers heard gunshots

HOUSTON, TX – Officers with the Northwest Patrol Division were in the 3400 block of Blalock Road around 9:30 p.m. when they heard multiple gunshots and saw several people running from the area. https://youtu.be/Bm0G-EUtNys Officers pursued the individuals and detained six people. They then located an adult male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Officers provided aid and applied tourniquets before the Houston Fire Department transported him to a local hospital. His condition is not known at this time. As of about 10:50 p.m., officers were still searching for one additional person connected to the incident. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.