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Houston shooting: Woman found injured in car outside high school
HOUSTON - Houston police were investigating a report of a shooting when they found a woman injured in the parking lot of a school, officials say. Officers responded to a call in the 7200 block of Carver around 10:30 p.m. Sunday but didn’t immediately find anything. FOX 26 Houston...
Man found dead with gunshot wounds after major crash on Harris County freeway
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that ended in a major crash out on a Harris County freeway early Sunday morning.The Harris County Sheriff's Office responded to the 11600 block of Eastex Service Road at 5 a.m.At the scene, deputies reported finding a Ford Escape crashed out on the side of the freeway. Inside the vehicle, they found a dead man with gunshot wounds. The driver's side of the SUV has several bullet holes.Authorities don't know where the victim was coming from or where he was going. No evidence suggests there was an exchange of gunfire.The Harris County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with information to call 713-274-9100 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Two young girls missing from Crosby found, HCSO says
CROSBY, Texas — UPDATE: The missing girls were found safe, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. The girls' names have been removed from the previous story:. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding two missing girls, ages 12 and 13, who were last seen in Crosby, Texas Friday.
Out-of-state fugitive arrested in Harris County
HOUSTON, Texas — Deputies from Harris County Constable Precinct 4 arrested an out-of-state fugitive on July 18, 2024, following a disturbance call. Deputies responded to the 18500 block of Skippers Helm and identified the female involved in the disturbance as Bryanna Stanley. Further investigation revealed that Stanley had an open felony warrant for theft with full extradition out of Will County, Illinois, according to a statement from Constable Mark Herman's office.
16-year-old dead, 19-year-old in surgery after shots fired on Houston's south side, HPD says
Police confirmed that a 16-year-old died after shots were fired at an apartment complex on Houston's south side Friday afternoon.The Houston Police Department posted an update on social media about a shooting that occurred at about 1:25 p.m. at 4001 Corder St. near Scott Street.HPD said the 16-year-old boy was fatally shot while a second person, a 19-year-old man, was wounded and rushed to a hospital.Police added that the suspects took off in a vehicle before officers arrived. A female, whose age police didn't disclose, was detained, but investigators didn't clarify her role in the case.Police earlier told ABC13 that a 911 caller reported hearing several gunshots.SkyEye flew over the active scene, where crime scene tape surrounded a parking lot area.Submit a tip or story idea to ABC13Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story you think we should cover? Send it to ABC13 using the form below. If you have a video or photo to send, terms of use apply. If you don't, just hit 'skip upload' and send the details.
Hilarious Video: Cyclist Fleeing Houston Police Goes Mega-Viral
Well, folks, here's something you don't see every day... A video of a man fleeing Houston police on a bike, driving against traffic flow, and cutting between cars, went viral on Facebook. The original post, uploaded 7 days ago, has already been viewed 5 million times. Holy moly. Since this...
Harris County sheriff reveals identity of victim fatally stabbed on W. Little York Road
Authorities are investigating a man's death after he was stabbed by a woman on Saturday night, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.The deceased man has been identified as Dominique Richardson (35). https://t.co/LjO2Ve4syT— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) July 21, 2024 HCSO investigators identified the victim as 35-year-old Dominique Richardson.Authorities say that the incident happened at around 10:48 p.m. at an apartment unit on 7740 W. Little York Road.According to deputies, Richardson and a woman got into a confrontation before she stabbed him.Both were taken to hospitals, officials said.Richardson was pronounced dead at the hospital. The woman is in fair condition.While no arrests have been made, the case will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.
A female victim is in stable condition after being shot in Acres Homes altercation
HOUSTON (KIAH) – On Sunday, July 21, Houston Police Department (HPD) officers were called to Carver Road and Morehouse Lane around 10:40 p.m. for a shooting in progress. Arriving officers were unable to find a victim after canvasing the area. However, they did find a suspicious vehicle in the...
Special Ops and K9 Unit exercise successful warrant service, leads to arrest of wanted felon
HOUSTON, Texas — Deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Special Operations and Canine unit successfully apprehended a wanted felon on July 18, 2024. The deputies responded to the 9300 block of FM 1960 Bypass Road East to assist with a warrant service after receiving information about the whereabouts of Ices Bragg, who was wanted for two counts of aggravated assault and eleven traffic-related warrants. According to a statement from Constable Mark Herman, Bragg was located in a nearby apartment and safely apprehended.
Houston police search for 2 suspects seen running away after allegedly killing teen in Spring Branch
Houston police are looking for two suspects who were seen running away after allegedly killing a teenager on Saturday afternoon.Authorities received reports of a shooting at a parking lot in the 8800 block of Hammerly Boulevard at 12:15 p.m.At the scene, a Hispanic boy aged 14 or 15 years old was found unresponsive inside a white SUV parked in the lot.One suspect is described as a Hispanic man with a small to medium-sized build wearing a black hoodie with white designs on the front and back. The second suspect is described as a Hispanic woman in a black hoodie.Anyone with information is urged to call crime stoppers or homicide at 713-308-3600.For updates on this story, follow Alex Bozarjian on Facebook, X and Instagram.
Houston Police Respond to Critical Shooting Incident on Antoine Street
Per Jody Silwa, HPD PIO, officers responded to reports of a shooting in progress. officers arrived and located a male with multiple gunshot wounds. The male was transported to a nearby trauma center, where he remains in critical condition. another male was taken into custody at the scene. prelim info-...
HPD: Officers shoot, kill man armed with knife who was threatening random people
HOUSTON — Police say three officers shot and killed a man in west Houston who was accused of threatening people in the area with a knife. This happened on Westheimer Road near Dairy Ashford Road. The Houston Police Department first posted about the incident at 12:29 p.m. According to...
Undercover Probe Shuts Down Illicit Gambling Ring in North Houston, Two Charged
Source: Facebook/Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4. Local authorities have shut down an illegal game room in North Houston following an undercover investigation spurred by community tips. The operation, led by investigators from Constable Mark Herman's Criminal Investigations Division, targeted an establishment reported to be a hub for unlawful gambling activities.
HCSO investigating possible case of domestic violence after woman found shot to death
A woman's shooting death is under investigation in Harris County on Friday and possibly tied to domestic violence, according to officials.The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the shooting at 505 Cypress Station, just off FM-1960 near I-45, and found the woman dead.SkyEye flew over the scene, where heavy law enforcement surrounded an apartment complex.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said an investigation into the incident was underway but added that it may be a case of domestic violence.@HCSOTexas units responded to a shooting at 505 Cypress Station, possibly stemming from domestic violence. An adult female has been pronounced deceased at the scene. Investigators are enroute. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/fJlkg1m0CF— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) July 19, 2024 Submit a tip or story idea to ABC13Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story you think we should cover? Send it to ABC13 using the form below. If you have a video or photo to send, terms of use apply. If you don't, just hit 'skip upload' and send the details.
DPS Announces Featured Fugitive for July
AUSTIN –Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Jorge Hernandez is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 for the month if the tip is received in July. According to a Texas Department of Public Safety news release, Jorge...
Woman blaming nearby Spring Branch apartments' constant gunfire after bullets hits her home
A woman is fed up with the constant fire in her neighborhood in Spring Branch.Patricia Wood lives right by Westwood Elementary.Wood says multiple times a week, she can hear gunshots.Earlier this year, a bullet went through her bathroom window. She fears someone's going to get her if it doesn't stop."It's just not right that you live in a neighborhood where your children have to be afraid to even go out their backdoor to play on their trampoline," Wood said.She is convinced the shots are being fired from the Shadowdale Oaks Apartments.Police told ABC13 that they had received 60 reports regarding the Shadowdale Oaks Apartments since February, but that only two of those calls had involved gunshots. Others were for assaults, burglaries, and thefts.For news updates, follow Luke Jones on Facebook, X and Instagram.
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