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Man killed after being struck by train in Atascocita

16Mar

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Harris County

Man killed after being struck by train in Atascocita

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man has been pronounced deceased after being struck by a train near the 15300 block of Will Clayton Parkway in Atascocita. https://youtu.be/_8SP_qDkLOA According to Harris County Precinct 4, deputies and accident investigators responded to the scene around 2 p.m. after receiving a call for service regarding a person hit by a train. Upon arrival, authorities located what appears to be an adult white male deceased on the tracks. The man's identity has not been confirmed at this time. Investigators from Harris County Precinct 4 and the Union Pacific Railroad Police are conducting an investigation. The train tracks between Walden on Lake Houston and Bridges on Lake Houston have been temporarily closed to traffic. If you have any information, you are urged...

Three-alarm fire breaks out at vacant Aldine ISD elementary school

16Mar

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Harris County

Three-alarm fire breaks out at vacant Aldine ISD elementary school

HOUSTON, TX – Firefighters battled a three-alarm fire at the vacant R.C. Conley Elementary School on W Greens Road early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/AmTQRv4qHKA The fire broke out in the 3300 block of W Greens Road at the former school, which was shut down last year. The Northwest Volunteer Fire Department led the response, with multiple fire departments providing mutual aid. Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office investigators were on scene assisting with the investigation. There were no reported injuries. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Man killed in shooting outside Bug’s nightclub on Dixie Road

16Mar

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Houston

Man killed in shooting outside Bug’s nightclub on Dixie Road

HOUSTON, TX – A man was fatally shot outside Bug’s nightclub on Dixie Road early Sunday morning following an altercation between two groups. https://youtu.be/SIfc1RlDPTM The shooting occurred around 12 a.m. in the 6500 block of Dixie. According to police, a verbal altercation inside the club escalated and continued outside. One of the groups entered a silver Mitsubishi Galant and fired several shots at the victim before fleeing eastbound on Dixie Road. The Houston Fire Department and responding officers provided first aid, but the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police are searching for three Black males who were inside the gray or silver Mitsubishi Galant. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at...

Argument over posters leads to deadly shooting on Yale Street

16Mar

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Houston

Argument over posters leads to deadly shooting on Yale Street

HOUSTON, TX – One man was killed, and another was injured in a shooting on Yale Street Saturday afternoon. https://youtu.be/CyGVG2qsFQ4 The shooting occurred around 4:25 p.m. in the 1900 block of Yale. Officers arrived to find two individuals at the scene. A Hispanic male in his 20s was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. A second victim, a Hispanic male in his 40s, sustained a gunshot wound but appeared to be in good condition. Initial information suggests the shooting stemmed from an argument between two parties in a parking lot over some posters. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Pedestrian struck and killed on Richmond Avenue

16Mar

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Houston

Pedestrian struck and killed on Richmond Avenue

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was fatally struck while crossing a main lane of traffic on Richmond Avenue early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/2S325DzrG68 The incident occurred around 12 a.m. in the 6100 block of Richmond. According to police, a vehicle traveling westbound hit the pedestrian. The driver remained at the scene and was not believed to be impaired. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HFD puts out vacant house fire near Patton along North Freeway

16Mar

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Houston

HFD puts out vacant house fire near Patton along North Freeway

HOUSTON, TX – Firefighters responded to a fire at a vacant house near Patton on North Freeway late Saturday night. https://youtu.be/YE-LdOk0z0k The fire occurred around 10:01 p.m. at 2611 North Freeway. The cause is under investigation. No injuries were reported. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Fire Department.

Driver pronounced deceased after crashing SUV into tree near Memorial City Westin

15Mar

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Houston

Driver pronounced deceased after crashing SUV into tree near Memorial City Westin

HOUSTON, TX – A man was pronounced deceased after crashing his vehicle into a tree in front of the Memorial City Westin early Saturday morning. https://youtu.be/urK5kpmsgOw The crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. in the 900 block of Gessner. According to witnesses, they did not see the accident but reported hearing the crash. When they arrived, they found an older black Chevrolet Tahoe had collided with a tree. The driver, a male believed to be around 50 years old, was the only occupant in the vehicle. Officers arrived at the scene and attempted CPR, but he was pronounced deceased. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Man found fatally stabbed on road in Southeast Houston

15Mar

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Houston

Man found fatally stabbed on road in Southeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found deceased with an apparent stab wound to the chest on a road in Southeast Houston on Friday night. https://youtu.be/c0W8CqlOIEU The incident occurred in the 2300 block of Maxwell around 10 p.m. Witnesses reported seeing the male lying on the side of the road. Officers arrived and pronounced him deceased at the scene. The victim, an adult male believed to be in his early 20s, has not yet been identified. Investigators believe the stabbing occurred between 10:00 and 10:30 p.m., but the exact time is unknown. A blood trail extended into a nearby apartment complex. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Juvenile suspect surrenders after officer fires shot during chase in SW Houston

15Mar

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Houston

Juvenile suspect surrenders after officer fires shot during chase in SW Houston

HOUSTON, TX – Officers responded to an officer-involved shooting Friday night after a juvenile suspect displayed a firearm while fleeing from police. No officers or suspects were injured. https://youtu.be/bzZihgD4xQc Around 8:30 p.m., officers located a stolen vehicle that had been involved in a hit-and-run accident earlier in the day. The victim of the hit-and-run reported that individuals inside the vehicle had displayed firearms. Officers followed the vehicle to the 11900 block of Oakmoor Street, where marked units initiated a traffic stop at approximately 9:05 p.m. to take the occupants into custody. There were five individuals inside the vehicle. Two were taken into custody immediately, while three others fled on foot. During the chase, a juvenile suspect ran toward Airp...

DA Sean Teare vows crackdown after HPD raids illegal after-hours strip club The Library on TC Jester

15Mar

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Houston

DA Sean Teare vows crackdown after HPD raids illegal after-hours strip club The Library on TC Jester

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police, in coordination with multiple agencies, raided The Library, an illegal after-hours strip club in the 2700 block of TC Jester. The operation, part of HPD’s “Take Back the Communities” initiative, targeted the unlicensed establishment, which had no business or alcohol permits. https://youtu.be/n_moAqamTa4 According to Assistant Chief James Skelton, officers found multiple individuals inside, resulting in several arrests. The raid was conducted with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the district attorney’s office, and multiple other agencies. Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare emphasized that unlicensed businesses like The Library contribute to crime, stating, “Entities like this, a sexually oriented business without the pe...