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Body found near Buffalo Bayou
Houston

Body found near Buffalo Bayou

HOUSTON, TX – The body of an adult male was discovered Tuesday afternoon near Buffalo Bayou by Downtown Houston. Photo Credit: the Citizen app Houston Police Department officers responded to the scene in the 1900 block of Runnels Street. No additional details about the man’s identity or cause of death have been released at this time but the circumstances surrounding the death are currently under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Life Flight called after a female was found shot in the chest in  Cypress
Harris County

Life Flight called after a female was found shot in the chest in Cypress

CYPRESS, TX – A female victim was found with a gunshot wound to the chest in the 14200 block of Cornelia Drive, according to Constable Mark Herman, Pct. 4 via X. Photo Credit: the Citizen app Life Flight was called to transport the victim but the extent of her injuries remains unknown at this time. One male was detained, but police have not released his role in the shooting, if any. https://twitter.com/Pct4Constable/status/1911914941864435785 This page will be updated if more information becomes available.
Man found shot to death at Comfort Suites on Tomball Parkway
Harris County

Man found shot to death at Comfort Suites on Tomball Parkway

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man was found fatally shot Monday morning at a Comfort Suites hotel located in the 21200 block of Tomball Parkway. https://youtu.be/h4NPUfqvRMw According to Constable Mark Herman, Pct. 4 deputies responded to the location and discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound in the parking lot. . He was pronounced deceased at the scene. https://twitter.com/Pct4Constable/status/1911815438926790737 Deputies were spotted going in and out of the hotel during their investigation at the hotel. No suspect information has been released at this time. We will keep you updated if more information becomes available. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Two-alarm fire breaks out at The Retreat on Rosslyn apartment complex in northwest Houston
Houston

Two-alarm fire breaks out at The Retreat on Rosslyn apartment complex in northwest Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A two-alarm fire broke out Saturday night at The Retreat on Rosslyn apartment complex in northwest Houston. https://youtu.be/xBd9fDST5RY The fire was reported around 9:12 p.m. and was originally reported at 6700 Thousand Oaks Circle. It was later confirmed to have occurred at The Retreat on Rosslyn, located at 5801 N Houston Rosslyn Road. Fire crews responded and successfully extinguished the blaze. The fire is fully out. More information will follow if it becomes available.
Woman arrested after fatally striking bicyclist crossing Hwy 6 in front of her husband, then fleeing the scene
Harris County

Woman arrested after fatally striking bicyclist crossing Hwy 6 in front of her husband, then fleeing the scene

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman riding a bicycle was struck and killed by a vehicle early Sunday morning in west Harris County. https://youtu.be/AGq7KLfsRwM The crash occurred around 4:29 a.m. on April 13, 2025, in the 7500 block of State Highway 6 South at the intersection of Empanada Drive. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Ashley Mae Nelson was riding westbound across the highway. Her husband was riding a bicycle directly behind her at the time of the crash. Nelson crossed all lanes of traffic outside of a crosswalk and failed to yield the right of way when she was struck by a red Ford or Toyota sedan traveling northbound in the number one lane. The driver of the red sedan did not stop or render aid and fled the scene. Nelson was pronounced deceased ...
Motorcycle passenger killed after another driver falls asleep in traffic lane in northeast Houston
Houston

Motorcycle passenger killed after another driver falls asleep in traffic lane in northeast Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A motorcycle passenger was killed early Sunday morning after a crash caused by a vehicle stopped in a moving lane of traffic in northeast Houston. https://youtu.be/kR_j7PcVlho The incident occurred around 12:49 a.m. in the 9100 block of Ley Road. According to Houston Police, the vehicle was stopped in the roadway after the driver fell asleep behind the wheel. A motorcycle traveling westbound swerved to avoid the stopped vehicle and dropped during the maneuver. Both the driver and passenger fell off the motorcycle. The passenger was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver is expected to survive. The driver of the stopped vehicle showed signs of intoxication and may face intoxication manslaughter charges. If you have any information, you are urged to co...
Woman found shot to death after crashing SUV into tree in north Harris County
Harris County

Woman found shot to death after crashing SUV into tree in north Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A woman was found shot to death inside an SUV that crashed into a tree late Saturday night in north Houston. https://youtu.be/NRvz--qYjyM The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 5900 block of Caruso Forest. According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 1's office responded to reports of gunfire and located a silver SUV that had crashed in front of a residence. A female driver was found deceased inside the vehicle from an apparent gunshot wound. Investigators believe the shooting took place nearby along the roadway before the vehicle veered off and crashed. https://youtu.be/LbwSupKTQF4 No suspect information is available at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact th...
One dead, six injured in shooting at gas station gathering in east Harris County
Harris County

One dead, six injured in shooting at gas station gathering in east Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a gas station gathering Saturday night in east Harris County. https://youtu.be/6siq52sEkJ4 The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. in the 13100 block of Crosby Lynchburg Road. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived to find a chaotic scene with approximately 100 individuals in a parking lot, possibly attending a benefit. Seven people, ranging in age from 16 to 25, were shot. The victims include five males and two females. One individual was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. Two of the victims were transported by LifeFlight. The remaining victims were taken to local hospitals or clinics. https://youtu.be/xYf8gGDSpQM No suspects have been identified or ...
HPD arrests 12 in after-hours raid at Plaza 45 nightclub
Houston

HPD arrests 12 in after-hours raid at Plaza 45 nightclub

HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Police Department executed a search warrant early Saturday morning at Plaza 45 nightclub, located at 770 W Gulf Bank, following a series of undercover operations. https://youtu.be/2BZZSxT_x0g According to HPD, the establishment is not licensed to sell alcohol and is prohibited from doing so after 2 a.m. Despite this, officers made multiple undercover purchases on separate occasions, confirming repeated violations. During the operation, 12 individuals were arrested: Four bartenders for illegally serving alcohol Two managers and the club owner on similar charges Two security guards for working without proper licenses Three patrons with outstanding warrant All alcoholic beverages at the club were seized for disposal under the Texas Alcohol...
Driver killed in head-on crash on Atascocita Road; 8-year-old and father transported to hospital
Harris County

Driver killed in head-on crash on Atascocita Road; 8-year-old and father transported to hospital

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A man was killed in a head-on collision Friday night after his SUV veered into oncoming traffic in northeast Harris County. https://youtu.be/Fsi5G61fj7k The crash occurred around 10:45 p.m. in the 1300 block of Atascocita Road. According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the SUV was traveling westbound when it lost control while going through a curve and crossed into the eastbound lanes, where it was struck head-on by a pickup truck. The driver of the SUV, described as a Black male in his late 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. He has been identified as the at-fault driver. Authorities say there is evidence suggesting he may have been drinking prior to the crash. The pickup truck was occupied by a father and his 8-year-old child. Both sustain...