Sunday, March 9

Harris County

Harris County

Several homes caught fire during Energy Transfer Partners pipeline fire in Deerpark
Harris County

Several homes caught fire during Energy Transfer Partners pipeline fire in Deerpark

DEERPARK, TX – A pipeline fire broke out this morning in the 8900 block of Spencer Highway, prompting an immediate response from the City of Deerpark https://youtu.be/CbeokDzvXlk The incident took place around 9:55 a.m., prompting an immediate emergency response. The pipeline, owned by Energy Transfer, is currently under investigation to determine the cause of the fire. The chemical Y Grade NGL (liquid natural gas) is burning. Local authorities, including the City of La Porte, ISD, and San Jacinto College, have implemented evacuations and shelter-in-place orders for nearby areas, including HEB, Walmart, Heritage Elementary, College Park Elementary, James H. Baker, and San Jacinto College. A temporary reunification site has been established at the Jimmy Burke Activity Center o...
Woman Fatally Shot in Northwest Harris County Apartment
Harris County

Woman Fatally Shot in Northwest Harris County Apartment

HOUSTON, TX - A woman was found fatally shot early this morning in an apartment complex in the 5600 block of Aldine Bender at the Haverstock Hills Apartment complex. https://youtu.be/P3_gbfMJOIo Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of shots fired around 6 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies found a female victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. EMS personnel were called to the scene and pronounced the woman deceased. The victim is believed to be in her mid-40s. Authorities reported that there were four people inside the apartment at the time of the shooting, all adults. Crime scene detectives and homicide investigators are processing the scene, and the investigation remains in its preliminary stages. Anyone with additional information is urged to con...
Man Found Dead in Suspected Drug-Related Shooting in West Houston
Houston

Man Found Dead in Suspected Drug-Related Shooting in West Houston

HOUSTON, TX – A man was found dead following a shooting at an apartment complex in the 14700 block of West Oaks Plaza Drive late Saturday night. https://youtu.be/hsWWTzJMxQ4 The incident occurred around 11 p.m., when Houston Police Department officers received a call about a suspicious person with a weapon at The Link apartment complex. Neighbors reported approximately 5 to 6 African-American males carrying rifles and shooting in the apartment complex parking lot. Upon arrival, officers noticed an open garage door and interior door nearby. While investigating, they found shell casings outside the residence. Inside, officers discovered an adult male deceased. Police believe the incident is related to narcotics, and a large amount of drugs was found inside the residence. The s...
Man walking on the shoulder of I-10 struck and killed by hit and run driver
Houston

Man walking on the shoulder of I-10 struck and killed by hit and run driver

HOUSTON, TX - A pedestrian was struck and killed while walking on the shoulder of I-10 Eastbound near Main Street early Sunday morning. https://youtu.be/FDgVfElrP-Y The incident occurred at approximately 2:04 a.m. The Houston Fire Department responded to the scene and pronounced the male pedestrian deceased. According to reports, one witness remained on the scene, but the driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian fled. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Motorcycle Rider in Critical Condition After Crash behind BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery
Harris County

Motorcycle Rider in Critical Condition After Crash behind BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery

HARRIS COUNTY, TX – A motorcycle rider is in critical condition following a crash with a vehicle in the parking lot behind BJ's Restaurant and Brewery, next to Bombshells, in the 21000 block of the Katy Freeway. https://youtu.be/Ab91tiWt01Y The incident occurred around 9:50 p.m., when Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies received a call about a vehicle versus motorcycle crash. Upon arrival, deputies found the motorcycle rider suffering from serious injuries. EMS arrived on the scene and called for LifeFlight to transport the rider to Houston Medical Center. The rider is currently listed in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene, showed no signs of intoxication, and is cooperating with the investigation. The Harris County Sheriff's Offi...
Pedestrian struck and killed in feeder road of southwest freeway
Houston

Pedestrian struck and killed in feeder road of southwest freeway

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on the Southwest Freeway feeder road early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. in the 2500 block of the Southwest Freeway by Wakeforest. This is a developing story, and we will update as more information becomes available.
Pedestrian killed on East Freeway after being hit by semi
Houston

Pedestrian killed on East Freeway after being hit by semi

HOUSTON, TX – A pedestrian was struck and killed by an 18-wheeler on the East Freeway near Federal Road. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in the 12600 block of the East Freeway. This is a developing story, and we will update as more information becomes available.
9 injured, 2 killed after drive-by shooting at block party on Laura Koppe
Houston

9 injured, 2 killed after drive-by shooting at block party on Laura Koppe

HOUSTON, TX – A drive-by shooting at the intersection of Laura Koppe and Lockwood during a block party left two people dead and at least nine others injured, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/YFyiZySJM4U The incident occurred when a white truck drove by the gathered crowd and fired multiple rounds. Witnesses reported that the truck fled the scene, traveling westbound on Laura Koppe towards Highway 59. Authorities have confirmed that the two deceased individuals are black males in their early 20s, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The nine others injured in the incident are all adults, with varying ages. They were either struck by gunfire or hurt while fleeing the scene. Some were transported to local hospitals, while others drove themselves. These...
Security guard fatally shot by another security guard at a Harwin Shopping Center
Houston

Security guard fatally shot by another security guard at a Harwin Shopping Center

HOUSTON, TX - A fatal shooting occurred between two security guards in the parking lot of a strip center at 7598 Harwin Drive near Fondren Road early this morning. https://youtu.be/0ALUGexBjRk According to the Houston Police Department, the incident happened just after 6:30 a.m. when the suspect, also a security guard, arrived at the location. The suspect and the victim did know each other. For unknown reasons, the suspect shot the victim multiple times before calling the police. Officers arrived at the scene and detained the suspect as they began their investigation. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Houston Fire Department. If you have any information about this shooting you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 7...
Husband, father of two identified as victim of fatal motorcycle crash on Almeda
Houston

Husband, father of two identified as victim of fatal motorcycle crash on Almeda

HOUSTON, TX – Houston police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of Ariel "AJ" Ayala on Monday, September 9. The accident occurred around 5:35 p.m. in the 14100 block of Almeda Road. https://youtu.be/33Opi8mT4bY According to the Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes Division, witnesses stated that AJ was riding his black Suzuki motorcycle southbound on Almeda Road when he struck the back of a trailer being towed by a gray Ford F-250 pickup truck. The driver of the pickup was attempting to make a left turn from Almeda Road onto Foxshire Lane when the collision occurred. Paramedics arrived on the scene and pronounced AJ deceased. The driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene, cooperated with police, and showed no signs of intoxication. H...