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Boy, 16, gunned down in Dallas shooting on Southern Oaks Boulevard


March 3, 2024

Dallas Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation following the fatal shooting of a teenage boy in a Dallas neighborhood on Friday night. According to authorities, officers received a report around 8:50 p.m. regarding a shooting in the 3300 block of Southern Oaks Boulevard. Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement discovered a 16-year-old boy with a gunshot wound. He …

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Dallas-based doctor headed to Gaza as part of international medical mission


March 3, 2024

Two North Texas-based physicians are departing DFW International Airport this weekend for an international medical mission to Gaza. Dr. Hina Cheema, a Dallas-based OBGYN, says she traveled to Gaza two years ago but acknowledges it will likely be unrecognizable after ongoing intense fighting between Israel and Hamas since October. “They don’t have the basic medications,” Dr. Cheema said. “They’ve run …

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Multiple suspects target next-door neighbors during attempted robbery in SW Houston, injuring 2: HPD


March 3, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — There is an active search for several armed robbery suspects who targeted two homes next door to each other and shot two people Friday in southwest Houston, according to police. The situation unfolded in the 8700 block of Shadow Crest Street around 11 p.m. According to the Houston Police Department, a 21-year-old man and his girlfriend were …

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Man allegedly armed with “Uzi-type” weapon shot, killed by deputies recovering stolen car, HCSO says


March 3, 2024

A man has died following an altercation with law enforcement in northeast Harris County, as confirmed by Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. According to Gonzalez, investigators are heading to the 9800 block of Fleming Springs Drive, the location of the shooting. Deputies from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call regarding the recovery of a stolen vehicle at the said …

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3-year-old pronounced dead after being found underwater in Houston apartment pool, deputies say


March 3, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Officials are investigating a 3-year-old’s death after the toddler was found drowning in a Houston apartment complex pool. In a social post, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reported that Precinct 7 deputies responded to a near-drowning at the 3500 Block of S Sam Houston Parkway E at about 2 p.m. on Saturday. Based on preliminary information, Sheriff Gonzalez said …

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3 firefighters suffer minor injuries after restaurant collapse in Second Ward, HFD says


March 3, 2024

In Houston, Texas (KTRK), the Houston Fire Department reported that at least three firefighters sustained injuries during a restaurant fire in the city’s Second Ward on Saturday morning. Firefighters were called to respond to a fire at a restaurant located near 2221 Canal Street and Navigation Boulevard. The blaze was swiftly extinguished; however, firefighters were transported to nearby hospitals after …

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2 teenagers shot at north Houston park on Casa Grande Drive, no suspect description, HPD says


March 3, 2024

In Houston, Texas (KTRK), authorities are currently seeking the individual responsible for shooting two teenage boys in north Houston on Friday night. According to reports, police responded to the scene at 23 Casa Grande Drive around 10:08 p.m. following reports of two individuals being shot. It was revealed that a 16-year-old and another individual aged 18 or 19 were spending …

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Texas Children’s Hospital teen patient throws ceremonial 1st pitch at Rice University baseball game


March 3, 2024

Jaelyn Kirby rejoined the Rice baseball team this week, but this time her proximity and connection to the team were much closer, both physically and emotionally. In late February, 16-year-old Jaelyn, a patient at Texas Children’s Hospital due to complications from her rare genetic condition known as Marfan syndrome, watched Rice’s February 20th baseball game from her hospital room on …

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Teen robbery ring in Houston busted after shooting bystander, 1 suspect at large


March 3, 2024

Four teenagers have been apprehended by the police for allegedly committing armed robberies at various businesses across the Houston area. On January 6th, an individual, opting to remain anonymous, recounted his encounter while walking home from a bar in The Heights after his birthday celebration. He encountered three masked individuals shortly after they had reportedly robbed a Circle K on …

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