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Man critically injured in shooting at The Morgan Apartment Homes
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- Man critically injured in shooting at The Morgan Apartment Homes
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A 22-year-old male was critically injured in a shooting early Sunday morning at The Morgan Apartment Homes in southwest Houston.
The shooting occurred around 1:50 a.m. in the 2400 block of Westridge. According to police, officers arrived to find the victim lying outside after attempting to get help. Officers immediately applied a tourniquet to control the bleeding before Houston Fire Department paramedics transported him to a nearby hospital.
Police say the victim had reportedly been robbed at gunpoint by several individuals about two hours earlier at the same apartment complex. Investigators believe it is possible that the same suspect or suspects involved in the earlier robbery may be connected to the shooting.
Multiple shell casings of different calibers were recovered at the scene. No suspects are in custody at this time.
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- Young man attending party struck and killed by truck in southeast Houston
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A young Hispanic male was killed in a hit-and-run crash involving a red GMC pickup truck early Sunday morning in southeast Houston.
The crash occurred around 12:53 a.m. in the 7000 block of Kassarine Pass. According to police, the victim was struck by a red GMC pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed. The victim was transported to Ben Taub Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Witnesses told police that a large party was taking place nearby, and the victim, who had been attending the gathering, was walking down the street when the truck passed and hit him.
The suspect vehicle is described as a red GMC truck with front-end and possible undercarriage damage. The suspected driver is believed to be a young Hispanic male.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the vehicle to contact the Houston Police Department. The victim and suspect have not yet been identified, and the investigation remain...
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- Two suspects are now charged in the fatal shooting of Jaylon Ward at a Houston area hotel
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – Two suspects have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Jaylon Ward at the Ramada by Wyndham Houston Westchase, located at 2451 Hayes Road, around 3:15 a.m. on November 2.
According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the hotel and found Ward deceased inside a room with at least one gunshot wound.
Investigators determined that Ward was shot following an argument with another person inside the room. Further investigation identified Gabriel Isaiah Menefee, 23, as the suspect. Menefee was arrested on November 6 and charged with murder in the 263rd Criminal District Court.
A second suspect, Kaleb Bates, 17, was also taken into custody and charged with theft in connection with a stolen vehicle linked to the incident.
If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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- Houston Overnight News Recap - November 8, 2025
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
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- Pedestrian killed in hit and run crash on FM 1960
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene in the 7900 block of West FM 1960 around 9:38 p.m.
According to the Houston Police Department, a Hispanic male, believed to be between 40 and 50 years old, was walking across FM 1960 when he was hit by a single vehicle.
The driver did not stop to render aid and left the area following the crash.
Investigators said they have a possible lead on the suspect vehicle, described as a gray truck, and may know its location. It is not known at this time whether intoxication played a role in the crash.
If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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- Two men killed in shooting near apartment complex on Windswept
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- 1:09
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Update: The victims were identified as 30-year-old Rafael Xe Rax and 21-year-old Jose Cuz Shol.
HOUSTON, TX – Two men were killed in a shooting outside an apartment complex in the 6300 block of Windswept around 7:30 p.m.
According to the Houston Police Department, officers with the Midwest Patrol Division were dispatched after receiving a report of a male who had been assaulted and was injured. When officers arrived, they found an adult male in front of the apartment complex suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Officers performed CPR until Houston Fire Department personnel arrived and transported the man to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
While officers were working the scene, they received another report of a second male found along a walking path near the bayou west of the complex. Responding officers located the man, who was pronounced deceased at the scene from gunshot wounds.
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- 5-year-old killed, mother seriously injured by suspected intoxicated driver in wrong way crash
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Update per Sheriff Ed Gonzalez -
The 5-year-old has been identified as Jailey Sam Smith. She was unrestrained in the back seat.
The intoxicated driver in the other vehicle has been identified as 20-year-old Carlos Garcia Pineda. He will be charged with intoxication manslaughter.
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HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 5-year-old girl was killed and her mother was seriously injured in a wrong-way crash caused by a suspected drunk driver in the 8300 block of East Mount Houston Road around 8:30 p.m.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and determined that a white Nissan SUV, driven by a 20-year-old Hispanic male, was traveling eastbound when it failed to stay in a single lane, crossed into westbound traffic, and struck a gray Cadillac sedan nearly head-on.
The Cadillac was occupied by a mother and her 5-year-old daughter. The Eastex Fire Department arrived before deputies and provide...
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- One killed, another injured in shooting on Veterans Memorial Drive
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – One man was killed and another injured following a shooting late Thursday night on Veterans Memorial Drive in northwest Harris County.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded around 11:13 p.m. to a disturbance call in the 10000 block of Rosbrook, where they found a vehicle with multiple bullet holes.
Further investigation led deputies to the 12000 block of Veterans Memorial Drive, where evidence indicated a shooting had occurred. Multiple shell casings and other items consistent with gunfire were found in the roadway.
Two males, believed to be between 18 and 22 years old, were shot during the incident. One victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. The second victim remains in stable condition.
Investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident and said there is no ongoing threat to the community. Detectives are canvassing the area for surveillance ...
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- Male found deceased after trailer fire
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
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- Man found deceased after trailer fire in northeast Houston
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department responded to a trailer fire behind a residential property in the 6000 block of Hopper around 10:19 p.m.
After extinguishing the blaze, firefighters discovered a deceased adult male inside the trailer.
The Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division and HFD’s Arson investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.
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- Man shot in leg after gun discharges inside Luxury Inn & Suites in southeast Houston
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- 4:30
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – Officers with the Houston Police Department responded to a report of a shooting inside the Luxury Inn & Suites on Easthaven where a male was found with a gunshot wound to the leg.
According to HPD, a witness said she didn’t really see what happened but stated that two males were showing each other a gun when it discharged, striking one of them in the leg. The injured male told officers he did not know who shot him.
One of the men left the scene and has not returned, and it remains unclear what exactly occurred.
The shooting is believed to be accidental at this time, though the investigation is ongoing.
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- Investigation underway after male found shot in head near Timber Lane Park in north Harris County
- Runtime
- 2:24
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office responded to a shooting overnight in the 2600 block of Ciderwood Drive near Timber Lane Park.
One male was pronounced deceased at the scene from a gunshot wound to the head.
The investigation is ongoing, and no other details have been released.
If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Constable’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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- Search continues for man who went missing while trying to retrieve jet ski in Muleshoe Lake
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- 4:20
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 34-year-old man is missing after entering the water to retrieve a jet ski in Muleshoe Lake, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies received a 911 call around 5:30 p.m. from a woman who said her male companion began struggling in the water after swimming out to recover the jet ski. Deputies say the couple had rented the jet ski earlier in the day and stopped to rest on an island along the San Jacinto River. The jet ski was not anchored and drifted away. The man, who was not wearing a life vest, entered the water in an attempt to reach it but disappeared beneath the surface.
The woman was able to call for help from her cell phone and was later found on the island using GPS. Deputies and first responders provided medical aid once she was reached.
The search has now shifted from rescue to recovery. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team, along with fire departments from Highlands, Crosby, and Sheldo...
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- Police respond to robbery and shooting in Houston’s Chinatown area
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- 3:20
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Police Department responded to a shooting just before 9 p.m. in the 9600 block of Clarewood Drive, in Houston’s Chinatown area.
According to police, a man was robbed on Westline when a gray car with two Hispanic males in their 20s pulled up. One of the suspects fired a shot into the air, and when the victim tried to get away, he was shot once and robbed.
The victim was transported to a local hospital by Houston Fire Department crews and is in stable condition.
More information will follow if it becomes available.
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- Teen killed in possible drug-related shooting at Park at Fallbrook Apartments
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- 5:04
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a teenage boy dead at the Park at Fallbrook Apartments in north Harris County.
Deputies were dispatched to the complex located at 10155 Old Bammel North Houston Road, where they found a Hispanic male juvenile who had been shot. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Witnesses directed deputies to a 15-year-old suspect, who was detained inside one of the apartments. Investigators believe the shooting may have been related to a possible drug transaction, although the motive has not been confirmed.
The victim, described as a Hispanic male between 15 and 17 years old, has not yet been positively identified. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage from the complex to gather additional information. No other suspects are believed to be involved.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Divi...
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- Fire damages Harrisburg Barber Shop building
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – Houston Fire Department crews responded to a fire at the Harrisburg Barber Shop building in east Houston.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, which caused visible damage behind the signage on the roof, but the full extent of damages is unknown. No injuries have been reported.
The cause of the fire has not been released.
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- Child dies after being hit by vehicle at Bella Vista Apartment Homes
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
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- 2-year-old dies after being struck by vehicle in parking lot of an apartment complex
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 2-year-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Bella Vista Apartment Homes on Wallisville Road.
The crash occurred around 4:07 p.m. when deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a child hit by a vehicle. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division, the girl was walking several feet behind her family when she crossed in front of a parked black SUV. The driver, who had just begun pulling forward from a parking space, did not see the child and struck her.
Family members, about 40 feet away, ran toward the vehicle and alerted the driver, who immediately stopped. The driver showed no signs of impairment and has been cooperating with investigators.
The child was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced deceased about 40 minutes after the crash.
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- HCSO Update: 2-year-old dies after being struck by vehicle in parking lot of an apartment complex
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A 2-year-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Bella Vista Apartment Homes on Wallisville Road.
The crash occurred around 4:07 p.m. when deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a child hit by a vehicle. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Vehicular Crimes Division, the girl was walking several feet behind her family when she crossed in front of a parked black SUV. The driver, who had just begun pulling forward from a parking space, did not see the child and struck her.
Family members, about 40 feet away, ran toward the vehicle and alerted the driver, who immediately stopped. The driver showed no signs of impairment and has been cooperating with investigators.
The child was transported to a hospital, where she was pronounced deceased about 40 minutes after the crash.
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- Houston Overnight News Recap - November 2, 2025
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
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- Man found shot to death inside Houston hotel
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A man was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside the Ramada by Wyndham Houston Westchase, located at 2451 Hayes Road.
The shooting occurred around 3:30 a.m. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
This is a developing story. More information will follow as it becomes available.
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- Three killed in multi-vehicle crash at West Orem and Almeda
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – Three people were killed in a multi-vehicle crash at the intersection of West Orem and Almeda earlier this morning.
The collision involved five vehicles, but all three fatalities were from one vehicle. According to police, the driver who caused the crash was intoxicated, ran a red light, and did not have his headlights on.
The driver who caused the wreck was transported to a hospital in critical condition. He is being charged with intoxication manslaughter.
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- Man hospitalized after shooting in Midtown
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- 2:11
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A man was hospitalized after a shooting near Webster and Brazos around 3 a.m.
Houston Police responded to the scene and found an adult male suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
Two persons of interest were detained for questioning, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. HPD’s Major Assaults Unit is investigating.
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- One dead, two hospitalized after shooting on Lavender Street
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- 4:12
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – One person was killed and two others were hospitalized following a shooting in the 7400 block of Lavender Street.
The shooting occurred around 1:47 a.m. Officers arrived and found two adult males lying in the middle of the street, each suffering at least one gunshot wound. Both were transported by Houston Fire Department crews to a nearby hospital for treatment.
A third male was found at the scene and pronounced deceased.
All information is preliminary, and details on what led to the shooting are unknown at this time. Investigators are working to determine where the shooting occurred and what transpired.
This is a developing story. More information will follow as it becomes available.
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- 3-year-old killed in hit-and-run crash on Ocee Street
- Runtime
- 3:36
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- Updated: 11/3/2025
HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that left a 3-year-old boy dead in the 3500 block of Ocee Street around 10:40 p.m. on November 1.
According to the Houston Police Department’s Vehicular Crimes Division, the child, identified as Mohammad Hasanzai, was walking with his mother through an apartment complex when he broke away and began crossing the street. A red Toyota pickup truck struck the child and fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
Officers later located an unoccupied vehicle possibly connected to the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information on the wanted driver is urged to contact the HPD Hit-and-Run Unit at 713-247-4072 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
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- Major auto-pedestrian crash shuts down lanes on West Hardy Road
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are investigating a major auto-pedestrian crash in the 23300 block of West Hardy Road.
According to Constable Mark Herman, all lanes in the area are currently shut down. Fire and EMS crews are on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
More information will follow if it becomes available.
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- Houston Overnight News Recap - November 1, 2025
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
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- Man shot and killed after argument at ex-girlfriend’s home on Lucky Street
- Runtime
- 3:50
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning during a confrontation at his ex-girlfriend’s home in the 800 block of Lucky Street.
Houston Police responded around 3 a.m. and found an adult Hispanic male on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers performed CPR and applied chest seals, but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene by Houston Fire Department personnel.
Investigators say the man had gone to his ex-girlfriend’s residence, where a male friend of hers was also present. A verbal altercation occurred between the two men, which escalated when the male friend produced a firearm and shot the ex-boyfriend multiple times.
The motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.
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- Motorcyclist killed in crash with turning vehicle on Veterans Memorial
- Runtime
- 3:31
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A motorcyclist was killed Friday night in a collision with a car in the 12000 block of Veterans Memorial
The crash occurred as a northbound vehicle came to a complete stop to make a left turn into a private drive. At the same time, a southbound motorcycle struck the car, ejecting the rider from the bike.
ESD-11 personnel responded and performed CPR, but the male motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the car was not injured and had no passengers.
The driver of the vehicle did not show any signs of intoxication.
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- Wrong-way driver enters fatal crash scene and smoke pours from car as deputies begin to search it
- Runtime
- 3:17
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A driver was detained Friday night after entering the scene of a fatal motorcycle crash on FM 1960 East near Moonshine Hill by driving the wrong way past a roadblock.
The vehicle bypassed barricades and continued into the active investigation area. As deputies opened the car door, smoke poured from the vehicle, prompting them to detain the driver at the scene.
No additional details have been released about the driver or possible charges at this time.
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- Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash on FM 1960 East
- Runtime
- 4:17
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Friday night in a construction zone along FM 1960 East near Moonshine Hill.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office District 2 responded to the scene around 9:00 p.m. and found a male lying in the roadway. Medical personnel pronounced the man deceased from his injuries.
Investigators believe speed and lighting may have contributed to the crash. No other vehicles are believed to have been involved.
An autopsy will determine whether intoxication played a role. The man's identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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- Houston Daily News Recap - October 30, 2025
- Runtime
- 1:15
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
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- Two men shot during PlayStation sale at Cranbrook Forest Apartments
- Runtime
- 3:48
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded to a shooting around 6:15 p.m. Thursday at the Cranbrook Forest Apartments located at 13875 Ella Blvd.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered two males suffering from gunshot wounds. A 38-year-old male was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A second male, believed to be about 20 years old, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation indicates that the shooting occurred during a meeting to sell a PlayStation. During the exchange, a third male arrived, and an argument broke out that led to gunfire. The third male fled the scene and has not been identified.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Crime Scene Units are investigating. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 713-221-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-...
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- HCSO: Two men were shot during PlayStation sale at Cranbrook Forest Apartments
- Runtime
- 3:28
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputies with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office responded to a shooting around 6:15 p.m. Thursday at the Cranbrook Forest Apartments located at 13875 Ella Blvd.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered two males suffering from gunshot wounds. A 38-year-old male was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A second male, believed to be about 20 years old, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation indicates that the shooting occurred during a meeting to sell a PlayStation. During the exchange, a third male arrived, and an argument broke out that led to gunfire. The third male fled the scene and has not been identified.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Crime Scene Units are investigating. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 713-221-6000 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-...
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- Baytown Police are investigating a possible shooting at Bayland Park
- Runtime
- 9:20
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- BAYTOWN, TX – The Baytown Police Department is investigating a possible shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in the Bayland Marina area.
According to police, there is increased law enforcement activity in the vicinity, and drivers are advised to use alternate routes and expect traffic delays.
Police have not yet confirmed any other details.
This is an active and developing investigation. More information will follow as it becomes available.
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- Investigation underway after major accident at FM 1093 and Grand Mission Boulevard
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – Emergency crews responded to a major accident at the intersection of FM 1093 and Grand Mission Boulevard, according to the Community Volunteer Fire Department.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office also responded to conduct an investigation. Crews were clearing the scene around 1 p.m.
Drivers were urged to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to safely work the scene. No further details about the crash or any injuries have been released at this time.
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- Residents jump from window to escape fire that destroyed 16 units at west Houston apartment complex
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – More than 100 firefighters responded to a massive apartment fire that destroyed an entire building and displaced multiple residents early this morning.
Crews were dispatched around 8:33 a.m. to the Corridor at Westchase apartments, located at 11201 Olympia Drive in west Houston. The first units arrived on scene at 8:37 a.m. and discovered heavy flames coming from Building 34, which housed 16 units. The fire quickly escalated to a 2-11 alarm, prompting a large-scale response from the Houston Fire Department.
According to officials, the entire building was a total loss. Five of the 16 units were reportedly unoccupied at the time. The blaze was fully contained and extinguished by 10 a.m.
Apartment management is working to rehouse displaced residents within the complex. The Red Cross was also contacted to provide additional support and resources.
Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire. No residents repo...
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- HFD provides update on two-alarm fire at Corridor at Westchase apartments
- Runtime
- 4:48
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – More than 100 firefighters responded to a massive apartment fire that destroyed an entire building and displaced multiple residents early this morning.
Crews were dispatched around 8:33 a.m. to the Corridor at Westchase apartments, located at 11201 Olympia Drive in west Houston. The first units arrived on scene at 8:37 a.m. and discovered heavy flames coming from Building 34, which housed 16 units. The fire quickly escalated to a 2-11 alarm, prompting a large-scale response from the Houston Fire Department.
According to officials, the entire building was a total loss. Five of the 16 units were reportedly unoccupied at the time. The blaze was fully contained and extinguished by 10 a.m.
Apartment management is working to rehouse displaced residents within the complex. The Red Cross was also contacted to provide additional support and resources.
Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire. No residents repo...
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- Firefighters respond to rescue call at airport radar tower near IAH
- Runtime
- 3:52
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Fire Department responded Tuesday afternoon to a high-angle rescue at the IAH ASDE Tower located at 18210 Aldine Westfield Road near George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Firefighters were later seen climbing down the tower and leaving the area with rescue equipment. Details about the nature of the incident remain unclear, and there has been no official word regarding any injuries at this time.
More information will follow if it becomes available.
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- Title
- Who killed Emilio Lee Vargas?
- Runtime
- 1:07
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – Emilio Lee Vargas was killed almost one year ago, and his family is still searching for answers.
According to his sister, Emilio was leaving a party on Chadwick Street in the Jacinto City area when he was shot once in the head. She states a neighbor near the home said he was left on the ground for more than 30 minutes without receiving any help before being transported to the hospital. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased just eight minutes after arriving.
His sister believes he was targeted, not the victim of a drive-by shooting as initially reported. She says surveillance video supports her belief, showing that only one shot was fired. Emilio was a father-to-be at the time of his death, and his son was born on Christmas Day.
Detectives have given permission for the family to share photos of the truck and other images in hopes that someone will recognize those involved.
This happened at a party...
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- Houston Overnight News Recap - October 26, 2025
- Runtime
- 1:17
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
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- Viewer video shows aftermath of major accident on FM 1960 overnight
- Runtime
- 0:18
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A viewer video captured the aftermath of a major crash on FM 1960 between Jones Road and Bobcat Road.
One vehicle appeared to be on its side. It was also raining at the time, though it is not known if slick roads were a factor.
It is also unknown if there were any injuries.
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- Four shot, one deceased, following early morning nightclub shooting in Gulfton
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – An investigation is underway after four people were shot, one fatally, early Sunday morning in southwest Houston.
According to Houston Police, officers first received a hospital check call around 5:06 a.m. after two people arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds. The victims told officers they had been shot at a nightclub (El Caribe) on Rampart Street. When police went to the club, nothing appeared out of place.
Just before 6 a.m., officers were called to a second location, a nightclub in the 6900 block of Ashcroft Drive, just south of Bellaire Boulevard, where they found two additional victims. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene, and another was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
In total, four people were shot. Two remain hospitalized in stable condition, one is in critical condition, and one was pronounced deceased.
No suspect information has been released. Houston Police are asking a...
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- 18-wheeler overturns on Beltway amid slick road conditions
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HARRIS COUNTY, TX – Deputy constables responded to a major accident overnight involving an overturned 18-wheeler in the 3500 block of North Sam Houston Parkway West near Antoine.
The frontage was shut down while crews cleared the scene.
According to Constable Mark Herman, the roadway was slick when the accident occurred.
There is no word on injuries at this time.
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- Title
- Driver found with multiple gunshot wounds after crashing into a parked vehicle in Alief
- Runtime
- 2:33
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A man was found shot to death inside a vehicle that crashed into a parked car outside a home in the 6400 block of Briar Terrace Saturday night.
Around 9 p.m., residents reported hearing a loud boom just outside their home. When they went outside to investigate, they discovered their parked vehicle had been struck. As they approached the vehicle that caused the crash, they saw the driver had been shot multiple times.
The residents immediately called police. Houston Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the driver deceased at the scene.
At this time, it is unknown what led up to the shooting. The homeowners did not recognize the driver or the vehicle involved. Officers canvassed the area and knocked on nearby doors to collect surveillance footage.
Details about where and what led up to the shooting are currently unknown.
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- Title
- Multiple families displaced in Atascocita following report of smoke after lightning strike
- Runtime
- 4:20
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- ATASCOCITA, TX – The Atascocita Fire Department responded to a report of smoke following a lightning strike at the Timberlakes Apartments on Timber Forest Drive Saturday evening.
According to the Atascocita Fire Department, heavy smoke was coming from Building E, prompting a second alarm response.
There are no reported injuries, but multiple families have been displaced from their apartments. AFD expressed appreciation to their neighboring mutual aid partners for assisting in rapidly suppressing the fire.
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- Title
- Man shot and killed by cousin during family dispute on Russell Street
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A man in his early 50s was shot and killed by his cousin during a domestic-related dispute early Saturday morning in the 3500 block of Russell Street.
Officers arrived to find the man with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was pronounced deceased at the scene while responding to a shooting in progress.
According to investigators, the victim was being dropped off by his cousin at home. The two began arguing during the drive, and the situation escalated into a physical altercation upon arrival. During the struggle, the victim was shot once and killed.
The suspect does not live at the location, but the victim resided there with another family member.
The Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division is investigating.
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- Title
- Man shot in face during confrontation on Guadalupe Street
- Runtime
- 3:02
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A man was shot in the face during a confrontation early Saturday morning in the 5500 block of Guadalupe Street.
The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. after officers responded to a call of a shooting and found an adult male with a gunshot wound to the face area.
Preliminary information indicates that suspects arrived at the location, and the victim, upon seeing them in the area, went outside to confront them. The confrontation escalated into gunfire.
Police stated they have a good identification on the suspects, though no descriptions are being released at this time. The Major Assaults Division has been notified and is conducting the investigation.
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- Title
- Officer injured in suspected DWI crash on North Freeway entrance ramp
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A Houston police officer was injured in a suspected DWI crash early Saturday morning while conducting traffic control for an earlier incident on the North Freeway.
The crash occurred around 1:28 a.m. on the northbound entrance ramp near the 10100 block of the North Freeway Service Road, just before West Road.
While the officer was blocking the entry ramp, a pickup truck struck the patrol vehicle, causing significant damage and injuring the officer.
The officer was transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition.
The driver of the pickup truck is in custody, and investigators believe alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.
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- Title
- Man shot while resting on park bench on in northwest Houston
- Runtime
- 3:38
- Date posted
- 8 months ago
- Description
- HOUSTON, TX – A man in his early 30s was critically injured in a shooting near a park in the 4700 block of West Tidwell late Saturday night.
The call initially came in shortly after 10 p.m. as a report of a person down at a different location on Paul Quinn. While en route, officers received updated information redirecting them to the area near a walking path and benches just west of a nearby park on W. Tidwell.
Upon arrival, officers found the man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition. Doctors later advised that he had been stabilized.
According to preliminary information, the victim was reportedly resting on a bench in the park area when he was shot. He was able to call for help himself but could not provide any suspect details.
The Houston Police Department’s Major Assaults Division has been notified and is responding to the scene.
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