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HOUSTON, TX – April 7, 2025 – Houston Police Department Homicide Division detectives responded Monday morning to a fatal stabbing at the Heatherwood Apartments, located at 9001 South Braeswood Boulevard. https://youtu.be/Id9rPd3KfrE At approximately 8:05 a.m., officers discovered a deceased male on one of the stairs of the apartments. A female suspect, believed to be the victim's girlfriend, was with him and was detained at the scene. Preliminary investigations suggest the incident occurred during a domestic altercation. The circumstances leading up to the altercation remain under investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, April 6, 2025 – Multiple Houston TranStar dynamic message signs are currently displaying the message: "Whose House Coogs House Drive Friendly Buckle Up for the Win Go Coogs!" The messages coincide with the University of Houston Cougars men's basketball team's advancement to the NCAA National Championship game following last nights game. after the Cougars secured a 70-67 victory over the Duke Blue Devils. Houston will face the Florida Gators in the championship game on Monday, April 7.

HOUSTON, TX – A person was shot in the parking lot of the Marq-E Entertainment Center on Saturday night, according to the Houston Police Department. https://youtu.be/YAAEJZ0Pshs The shooting occurred around 11:51 p.m. in the 7600 block of the Katy Freeway. Police said the victim was transported to a hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Additional details, including the circumstances surrounding the shooting and suspect information, are currently unknown but we will keep you updated if more information becomes available. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON, TX – Smoke was seen coming from the window of a second-story apartment unit around 7:30 p.m. at the Broadstone Oliver complex located at 1505 Oliver, according to an eyewitness who wishes to remain anonymous. https://youtube.com/shorts/6uMpOixWiZk?feature=share The eyewitness stated that the area of the complex involved is still under construction. Emergency services, including the Houston Fire Department with a tower truck, EMS with rescue personnel, and Houston Police Department units, responded quickly to the scene. No injuries have been reported. If you have any story tips, you can email them to tips@houstonstringer.com.

HOUSTON, TX – A person was found shot in the back early Saturday morning at a Shell gas station in north Houston. https://youtu.be/rZeG4SNSVBo The shooting occurred around 4:45 a.m. at 9103 Jensen Drive. The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment. The suspect may have fled the scene in a red GMC. No further details have been released at this time. If you have any information, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.