Harris County

HOUSTON, TX – An 18-wheeler overturned on the McKinney ramp off I-45 early Sunday morning, causing a closure of the McKinney exit ramp into Downtown. The rollover occurred around 4 a.m. This is a developing story, and we will update it as more information becomes available. The exit remained closed as of 8 a.m.

HOUSTON, TX – A person was shot in the head and chest early Sunday morning on South Crooked Street. The shooting occurred around 3:35 a.m. in the 5400 block of South Crooked Street. This is a developing story, and we will update as we learn more information. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Harris County Constable Precinct 2 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 1700 block of Johanna Drive Saturday evening. Officers responded to reports of two groups of males exchanging gunfire in a parking lot of an apartment complex around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, police discovered several shell casings and a blood trail but no victims at the scene. Shortly after, one male was found deceased at a local clinic from apparent gunshot wounds. A second male was later found at a hospital with gunshot wounds and stated he had come from the same location. Police have one suspect in custody, who was apprehended at the hospital. Investigators are still working to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting and whether a rifle was involved, as several different calibers of am...

HOUSTON, TX – A police officer sustained minor injuries after a wrong-way driver struck a police vehicle in the earlier this morning. The crash occurred around 1:03 a.m. in the 2800 block of Smith Street. https://youtu.be/jYUCsS-YFxY According to police, the vehicle was traveling in the wrong direction and struck the police vehicle and another car that was stopped at the intersection of Smith Street and Tuam Street. The wrong-way driver continued driving and shortly after hit a parked vehicle. Police suspect the driver may have been intoxicated. The officer involved in the crash suffered minor injuries and was transported to the hospital. No other drivers were injured or transported.

A man has turned himself in after shooting and killing his girlfriend Wednesday in front of her kids while out on bond. https://youtu.be/FgvW6BayOs4 Howard Devon Ruffin is now charged with murder in connection to the fatal shooting of his girlfriend at an apartment complex on Willow Place Drive North. The incident occurred around 8:05 a.m. on Wednesday. According to police, Houston Police officers responded to a shooting call at the complex and were informed by paramedics that a woman had been found unresponsive with multiple gunshot wounds inside an apartment. The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. Further investigation by HPD Homicide Detectives revealed that Ruffin, the victim’s boyfriend, was the primary suspect. Witnesses and evidence pointed to Ruffin, and se...

HOUSTON, TX – Houston Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at the Willow Green apartment complex located at 8301 Willow Place Drive North, near FM 1960 West, around 8 a.m. this morning. https://youtu.be/FgvW6BayOs4 According to witnesses, a woman was fatally shot at the location. The suspect, who is reportedly known to the victim, fled the scene immediately after the incident. Homicide detectives are en route to the complex to further investigate. This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – A woman is in critical condition after being assaulted by an unknown male outside a northwest Houston residence Saturday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 4200 block of Lockfield. https://youtu.be/-FeEhtShUlk According to Houston Police, the woman arrived at the location via a rideshare when she was followed by a black sedan. An unknown male exited the vehicle and assaulted her with a club or bat before fleeing the scene in the same sedan. Officers arrived and rendered aid before the victim was transported to a local hospital, where she remains in critical condition. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.