9-Year-Old ‘GTA Suspect’ Involved In Tuesday Morning Houston Police Pursuit Crash

March 3, 2020 by THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

HOUSTON, TX (THECOUNT) — A 9 year-old suspect is among five people injured after a stolen car rammed into an SUV overnight in Houston, Texas.

Police say the three young suspects, believed to two teenagers and a 9-year-old, as well as the two victims in the SUV, were transported to area hospitals following a stolen car police chase in Houston Tuesday morning.

The child was one of three suspects in the stolen car, who led police on a chase down Scott Street when an officer tried to conduct a traffic stop.

The chase ended when the suspects in the stolen car made contact with an SUV near Scott Street and Zypher Street.

The crash caused severe damage to the SUV which rolled over onto its side during the violent collision.

Officials say the two people in the SUV suffered serious injuries and one of the juveniles was taken to a hospital in critical condition, reports ABC13.

The driver of the stolen car is the least seriously injured of the five and faces charges on four counts of aggravated assault evading arrest, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and endangering a child, according to Sean Teare with the Harris County District Attorney’s office.

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FL Man Herb Burey ID’d As Victim In Sunday Double-Fatal Big Cypress Motorcycle Crash

February 10, 2020 by THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

COLLIER COUNTY, FL. (THECOUNT) — Hubert Burey of Florida, has been identified as the victim in a double-fatal motorcycle crash in the Big Cypress National Preserve in Collier County on Sunday afternoon.

Burey, 42, and another individual, were killed after their motorcycle made contact with a pickup truck in Big Cypress on Sunday.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Burey, 42, was operating a motorcycle with a passenger at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Burns Road when the fatal crash occurred.

Brian Marshall Jones, 43 of Ochopee, was operating a National Park Service law enforcement branded Dodge Ram when he pulled in front of the motorcycle while traveling east on U.S. 41, according to troopers.

Burey and his passenger were transported to area hospitals where they were both pronounced dead of multiple blunt force trauma injuries.

His passenger has not yet been identified by authorities because next of kin notification is pending, reports NaplesNews.

The pickup had a trailer attached and was a National Park Service law enforcement vehicle, according to FHP.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Geo quick facts: Collier County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 321,520. Its county seat is East Naples, where the county offices were moved from Everglades City in 1962 – Wikipedia.

Large Explosion Rocks Houston Friday Morning Felt ‘For Several Miles’

January 24, 2020 by THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

HOUSTON, TX. (THECOUNT) — A massive explosion has rocked residents out of bed Friday morning in northwest Houston, according to multiple reports.

The large booming occurred around 4:25 a.m. and originated in the 4500 block of Gessner Rd.

It’s not clear what happened but the blast was felt for several miles, reports ABC13.

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Houston Pedestrian With ‘Gun, Ammo & Money’ Fatally Struck By 3 Cars Near Taylor HS Sunday

January 19, 2020 by THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

HOUSTON, TX. (THECOUNT) — A pedestrian was killed after being struck by three vehicles Sunday on Sugarland Howell Road near Taylor High School Sunday, according to early morning reports.

The victim, who has not been identified, was fatally struck in southwest Harris County Sunday in an apparent hit-and-run.

The incident occurred around 1:53 a.m. Sunday in the 7200 block of Sugarland Howell Road.

Harris County officials responded to reports of a pedestrian-versus-vehicle strike on Sugarland Howell Road early Sunday morning. When officers arrived, they discovered a man in his 20s had been struck and dragged by multiple vehicles while on-foot.

Deputies said two of the vehicles fled the scene while the third vehicle stopped after realizing a man had been struck.

Deputies offered no information or description of the two vehicles that fled the scene.

Investigators say they found a gun, ammunition and money in the victim’s jacket on the roadway, reports Click2Houston.

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TX Man Jonte Grant ID’d As Suspect Accused Of Fatally Shooting Stepfather Bryant Croomes New Year’s Day In Houston

January 2, 2020 by THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

HOUSTON, TX. (THECOUNT) — Jonte L. Grant, of North Houston, has been identified as the suspect charged with first-degree murder after police said he fatally shot his stepfather, 50-year-old Bryant Croomes on New Year’s Day in northwest Houston, city officials said.

Grant, 22, was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail on a $75,000 bond.

According to prosecutors, Grant fatally shot Croomes around 1:50 a.m. at the Garden City apartments in the 9600 block of West Montgomery Road.

Grant allegedly shot his stepfather in the back, then again in the chest and then finally in the head, reports HoustonChronicle.

When officers arrived, they found Croomes suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Grant had fled the scene, but later returned and was arrested.

Croomes was pronounced dead at the scene of multiple gunshot injuries.

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At least 8 Shot 2 Dead During Filming Of Houston Rap Video Friday Night

December 28, 2019 by THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

HARRIS COUNTY, TX. (THECOUNT) — At least eight people were shot, two fatally, during the filming of a rap video in the Houston area Friday night, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

Officers responded to a call of shots fired near Berwyn Drive in Houston, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a press briefing at the scene.

When officers arrived on-scene around 9:30 p.m., they discovered a group of young males suffering from gunshot wounds.

Two victims were pronounced dead of gunshot injuries.

The men were in the parking lot of an office complex filming a rap video when they were “ambushed” by shooters that were “in cars and or foot” firing into the lot, reports WXII.

Four gunshot victims were transported to local hospitals and two more victims arrived at area hospitals via private vehicle.

Investigators are looking into what lead to the deadly shooting. The investigation is expected to be complex, according to Gonzalez because the crime scene was so large.

Investigators are still trying to identify the suspects and a motive. When asked whether the shooting was gang related, Gonzalez said, “I’m not going to rule that out, but I’m also not going to say it was because simply we don’t know.”

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Two Dead In Houston Wednesday Morning Rosemont Street Triple Shooting

December 4, 2019 by THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

HOUSTON, TX. (THECOUNT) — Two people, who have not yet been identified, are dead following a triple-shooting in the Sunnyside area of Houston, Texas, Wednesday morning.

The deadly shooting occurred just after 5 a.m. Wednesday at 3820 Rosemont St in Houston, TX.

A third victim was transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries.

Houston police say details are limited at this time, reports KHOU.

The suspected shooter is only described as a male teen who fled the scene.

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Houston Shooting Leaves Man Dead Several Injured Inside Home ‘Raven Ridge Dr’

December 1, 2019 by THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

HOUSTON, TX. (THECOUNT) — A Sunday morning shooting at a Houston residence left a man dead and two others injured by gunfire, according to reports.

One person was killed in a shooting early Sunday morning at a home in southwest Houston.

A man was found dead in the backyard of the home in the 4800 block of Raven Ridge Drive, which is in the Ridgemont area. Police said they responded to reports of the shooting around 12:10 a.m., reports KHOU.

Two other individuals were also shot and transported to nearby trauma centers in unknown condition.

It’s believed a man was also shot in the torso and a woman was shot in the leg.

It’s not clear what led up to the shooting or if anyone is in custody.

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‘Decapitation’ Crash Reported On Houston TX 610 South Loop Cullen Friday

November 15, 2019 by THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

HOUSTON, TX. (THECOUNT) — First responders say they responded to a Houston vehicle crash where one of the victims was decapitated, according to Friday reports.

At least one person is dead after a crash involving a “reported decapitation,” on the 610 South Loop near Cullen.

Houston police say officers received a call that a body was on the road that looked decapitated, reports Click2Houston.

A silver car and silver truck were involved in the crash.

All westbound lanes on the 610 South Loop are now closed, snarling traffic in the area.

The victims have not been identified.

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Houston Masked Intruders Make Off With $6.4M In Valuables From Hedwig Village Frandora Lane Home

September 30, 2019 by THECOUNT.COM "ALWAYS OPEN! Since 2005!"

HARRIS COUNTY, TX. (THECOUNT) — Masked intruders made off with a staggering $6.4 million in valuables during a daring home invasion at a Hedwig Village residence last month, reports KHOU on Monday.

This happened on Aug. 6 around 6:30 a.m. at a home located in the 800 block of Frandora Lane.

Hedwig Village Police Department says two male suspects entered the residence wearing masks and carrying a pistol. The first suspect ambushed to the victim, tackling her to the ground. The second suspect tied the victim’s hands and feet, reports KHOU.

The suspects ransacked the victim’s home and stole valuables totaling more than $6.4 million. Police said the suspects then cut the victim’s feet loose with a small knife before they ran from the scene in an unknown direction.

Police say the first suspect was wearing a mask and all dark-colored clothing with a heavy build. The second suspect was dress similarly but had a slim build.

Police did not release what was stolen from the home.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. All tipsters remain anonymous.

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Geo quick facts: Geo quick facts: Houston is a large metropolis in Texas, extending to Galveston Bay. It’s closely linked with the Space Center Houston, the coastal visitor center at NASA’s astronaut training and flight control complex. The city’s relatively compact Downtown includes the Theater District, home to the renowned Houston Grand Opera, and the Historic District, with 19th-century architecture and upscale restaurants – wikipedia.