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Man killed in drive-by shooting at large gathering in FM 1960 parking lot

6Jul

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Harris County

Man killed in drive-by shooting at large gathering in FM 1960 parking lot

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man was fatally shot in what deputies say appears to be a drive-by shooting during a large gathering in a parking lot in north Harris County early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/fdmv0_1nLhM The incident occurred around 1 a.m. in the 2200 block of FM 1960 West near Kuykendahl Road. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived to find the man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. Preliminary details indicate that between 75 and 100 people were gathered in the parking lot when the shooting occurred. Investigators recovered shell casings from multiple calibers, suggesting that there were at least two shooters involved. No suspect or vehicle description has been released. Deputies also noted...

Man struck and killed after being run over by a car doing donuts at parking lot takeover in Houston

6Jul

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Houston

Man struck and killed after being run over by a car doing donuts at parking lot takeover in Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally struck by a vehicle during a large car meet in an industrial parking lot in northeast Houston just after midnight on July 6. https://youtu.be/CWR_QpmJWkk The incident occurred around 12:06 a.m. at 8501 N Loop E, where multiple vehicles were performing stunts, including donuts, while crowds of spectators gathered nearby. According to police, a male in his early 20s fell while watching one of the vehicles, identified as a Dodge Charger, and was run over. The victim became trapped underneath the car, and the driver reportedly fled the scene at a high rate of speed after realizing the man was unconscious. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Witnesses stayed behind and provided Houston Police with video evidence and the license plate...

Man fatally shot at apartment complex on Sherwood Lane

6Jul

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Houston

Man fatally shot at apartment complex on Sherwood Lane

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally shot at an apartment complex on Sherwood Lane in north Houston around 11 p.m. on July 5. https://youtu.be/2C0TCTqGoE0 Houston Police responded to the 4600 block of Sherwood Lane and arrived to find a large crowd gathered. Officers located a Hispanic male in his early 30s who had sustained two gunshot wounds to the upper extremities. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival. No suspect information or motive is known at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

5Jul

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Breaking News

Missing Person: Mya McKee

HOUSTON, TX – Mya McKee, 24, has been reported missing after she was last seen around 10:45 p.m. on July 1 near Veterans Memorial Drive in the 77038 ZIP code. According to information provided by a viewer who received a missing person flyer, McKee was last seen wearing a black bonnet, pink long socks, and a black t-shirt nightgown with colorful designs. She is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds. Her family notes that she is in need of medication. Anyone with information that could assist in locating Mya McKee is urged to contact her family at 281-473-3007 or call 911.

Man killed in single-vehicle crash on Katy Freeway service road near Beltway in west Houston

5Jul

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Houston

Man killed in single-vehicle crash on Katy Freeway service road near Beltway in west Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on the Katy Freeway service road in west Houston. https://youtu.be/RT3i7eVJrMc The crash occurred around 2:26 a.m. on July 5 along the westbound feeder road near the 900 block of W. Sam Houston Parkway North. This was in front of the HCC Spring Branch campus. According to HPD’s Vehicular Crimes Division, a male in his 20s or 30s lost control of the vehicle and crashed. He was transported to a hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. Speed is believed to have been a factor in the crash. It is unknown at this time if intoxication played a role. The investigation is ongoing.

Man fatally shot after party at short term rental in Third Ward

5Jul

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Houston

Man fatally shot after party at short term rental in Third Ward

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found fatally shot in the street following a party at a short term rental in Houston’s Third Ward early Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/HWa-zownW2w The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. on July 5 in the 3000 block of Delano. Officers with the Houston Police Department’s South Central Division responded to a shooting call and located a male victim lying in the street. They began performing CPR until Houston Fire Department paramedics arrived and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene. Police said the victim had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. According to HPD, the victim had been attending a party at a nearby residence that was being rented as a short term rental. It is not confirmed whether the gathering was related to Fourth of July celebrati...

Multiple rescued, three hospitalized after arsonist sets southwest Houston apartment complex on fire

5Jul

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Houston

Multiple rescued, three hospitalized after arsonist sets southwest Houston apartment complex on fire

HOUSTON, TX – Multiple people were rescued and three were hospitalized after a fire broke out at the Sterling Point Apartments in the 6600 block of Dunlap Street around 10 p.m. on July 4. https://youtu.be/vPd1HmDA0x8 Houston Fire Department crews from Engine 51 were initially dispatched for an assault call, but upon arrival discovered signs of a fire in the area. The incident was upgraded to a fire response, with the blaze ultimately located at 6650 Dunlap Street—on the opposite side of the complex from the original address at 6601 Dunlap. Ladder 51 and District 28 arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a three-story apartment building. Firefighters conducted five rescues: four individuals were pulled directly from the burning structure, and one person jumped from...

Two found deceased in basement wine cellar after dry ice melted in River Oaks

5Jul

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Houston, National

Two found deceased in basement wine cellar after dry ice melted in River Oaks

HOUSTON, TX – Two people were found deceased inside a basement wine cellar at a home in River Oaks after a reported hazardous environment involving dry ice. https://youtu.be/etVrXEG78hA The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on July 4 at a residence in the 3200 block of Avalon Place. Houston Police Department Central Patrol officers and the Houston Fire Department responded to the scene after receiving a call about two unresponsive adults. Upon entering the home, firefighters located an adult male and an adult female deceased in the wine cellar. Preliminary information indicates that dry ice had been stored in the confined space. As it melted, it likely released carbon dioxide, displacing oxygen and creating a hazardous environment. Investigators believe the victims had gone ...

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on Bissonnet Street

3Jul

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Houston

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on Bissonnet Street

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Thursday morning near the intersection of Bissonnet Street and Albacore Drive in southwest Houston. https://youtu.be/kp5AIgoiK6Q The crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. in the 6600 block of Bissonnet, according to the Houston Police Department. Investigators say the man was walking in the 8100 block of Albacore when he was struck by an unknown vehicle near the intersection with Bissonnet. Houston Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced him deceased at the scene. The driver fled westbound on Bissonnet and did not stop to provide aid. The identity of the victim is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences. Anyone with information about the driver or vehicle involved i...

Wrong-way driver caught on camera in downtown Houston

2Jul

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Breaking News

Wrong-way driver caught on camera in downtown Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A wrong-way driver in a black Honda was caught on camera traveling for several blocks against traffic in downtown Houston. https://youtube.com/shorts/0HbTSB2DoMU?si=ELXbv7QNUqXV6tx6 The driver eventually realized they were going the wrong way and corrected themselves near the intersection with La Branch. Fortunately, this did not result in a crash.