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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities say an HPD officer was stabbed in the head in Downtown Houston on Sunday night.

According to police, officers were responding to a mental health crisis call when the officer was stabbed at 300 Milam Street. Another responding officer shot the suspect, who died at the scene.

ABC13 was in downtown, where several streets around the Theater District were closed off with caution tape.

The officer is reportedly in stable condition.

This is a developing story. Eyewitness News is continuing to gather facts.

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are investigating a crash on the North Beltway 8 that left a Pct. 4 deputy injured on Sunday evening, officials said.

According to deputy constables, a driver crashed into a patrol vehicle that was parked on the shoulder of the eastbound main lanes of the North Beltway at Veterans Memorial.

The deputy was inside the vehicle monitoring traffic when the crash occurred and suffered minor injuries, authorities told ABC13.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area, expect delays, and slow down and move over for emergency personnel on the roadway.

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For the third day in a row, Houston Airports has advised passengers to give themselves extra time to get through Bush and Hobby airports.

The airport system is now telling travelers to expect those delays until further notice.

Houston Airports says TSA wait times may be one hour or longer at Hobby because fewer screening lanes are open. At Bush, the wait could be more than three hours because TSA checkpoints are only open at terminals A and E.

United is urging passengers to check their luggage at terminal C and then go to terminal E by walking or taking the airport subway.

Houston Airports says the government shutdown has affected TSA staffing in Houston and across the country.

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect has been charged in connection with the Gulfton area nightclub shooting that left one dead and at least one other person injured, Houston police said.

Investigators said the violence unfolded early Sunday morning at an after-hours club in the Ashcroft Plaza, on Ashcroft Drive near Bellaire Blvd.

Authorities say they were initially told the shooting happened somewhere else, but have since confirmed that’s not the case.

ORIGINAL REPORT: 3 hurt, 1 killed in nightclub shooting near Gulfton, HPD says

Family members have identified one of the victims as 34-year-old Jesus Baca, a father of five.

Baca’s family told ABC13 he was shot in the head and has a bullet lodged in his brain. Doctors reportedly told them it cannot be removed without risking his life.

Baca’s sister, who asked not to be identified for safety reasons, said the family is praying for a miracle and wants justice.

As Baca receives medical treatment, investigators are working to determine why this happened.

Houston police say the incident first came to light when hospital staff reported two gunshot victims from the Gulfton area, one of whom investigators later learned was the suspect. The other victim, investigators say, is a person related to the shooter.

Later, officers got another call about a shooting at Ashcroft Plaza at about 6 a.m. At the scene, they reportedly found a person dead and Baca in need of immediate medical attention.

Authorities have not yet released the names of the man who was killed or the suspect charged in the case.

According to authorities, the shooting stemmed from an argument, but detectives are looking into what the conflict was about.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway after multiple people were shot on Sunday morning, the Houston Police Department posted on social media.

The shooting took place in the 6900 block of Ashcroft Drive near the Gulfton area at the El Cabrina Nightclub, according to officials.

Officials said in total that one person has been confirmed dead, and three others are in the hospital.

What led up to the shooting in unclear as officials said there are two areas to comb through as the investigation continues

This is a developing story. ABC13 is working to uncover the facts and will provide further updates on later editions of Eyewitness News.

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BAYTOWN, Texas (KTRK) — Two children and a police officer were flown to the hospital after a deadly crash near the intersection of West Baker Road and Country Club Drive, officials said.

All lanes of West Baker Rd., from Village Lane to Country Club Drive, were closed as an investigation into the officer-involved accident was underway Thursday night, Baytown PD said.

While the Harris County District Attorney’s Office said the crash was deadly, Baytown PD could not confirm whether or not there was a fatality. The district attorney’s office did not say which party was killed in the crash.

Baytown PD said that the occupants of the van that were not airlifted, including the driver, were treated at the scene for their injuries. They also did not say what condition those who flew to the hospital were in.

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SPRING, Texas (KTRK) — A large fire at a tire shop shut down Spring Cypress between I-45 and Lexington on Sunday afternoon, the Spring Fire Department said.

Heavy black smoke could be seen for miles as fire crews contained the blaze, Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman said.

Deputies closed portions of the roadway for safety and urged residents to avoid the area, Pct. 4 said.

In an update at 2:40 p.m., the Spring Fire Department said the fire was out.

No injuries were reported, and investigators have not revealed what caused the fire.

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KEMAH, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are investigating after two men were shot in Kemah early Sunday morning.

Kemah police said officers responded to a shooting report in the 400 block of Bay Avenue at about 1:42 a.m.

At the scene, police reported finding two men with gunshot wounds. One man was shot in the face, and the other was shot in the shoulder. Both victims were taken to the hospital and are currently stable, authorities said.

Police said a suspect has been taken into custody and there is no ongoing threat to the community. Preliminary information indicates the shooting was an isolated incident and not a random act of violence.

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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect is in custody after shots were fired during a chase in north Harris County on Monday, Pct. 4 deputies said.

According to Constable Mark Herman, deputies were chasing a suspect in the 2600 block of Spring Stuebner Road. Texas DPS troopers also assisted and attempted a PIT maneuver, but the suspect continued driving.

Pct. 4 said a deputy fired shots when the suspect began driving toward them.

The suspect was taken into custody with K-9 assistance and transported to the hospital for a dog bite, authorities said.

No deputies were injured.

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect is in custody after shooting at a METRO police officer and evading arrest on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

According to preliminary information, a METRO police officer tried to make a traffic stop near 1500 Wentworth around 4 p.m.

Police say the suspect displayed a weapon, fired a shot, and attempted to evade. An exchange of gunfire followed, and one officer sustained a grazing injury, investigators said.

METRO said the officer and the suspect were taken to the hospital. The officer is reportedly in stable condition, and the suspect is in custody.

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Fire Department responded to a church fire on the southeast side that broke out on Saturday morning.

Firefighters responded near 12815 Fuqua at the Christ Church Apostolic building just after 7 a.m.

Officials swiftly upgraded it to a 2-alarm fire, HFD said.

ABC13 crews en route to the scene captured smoke visible coming from the Gulf Freeway. Smoke and ash could be seen falling from the building as firefighters began to extinguish it.

Fire officials reported that two firefighters were injured while attempting to pull hoses and battle the flames.

“We did have two firefighters who were hurt; they were both transported to the hospital. One had a broken ankle, and one had a fractured femur,” Deputy Chief Douglas Harrison with the Houston Fire Department said.

As fire crews work to recover, those in the church congregation are now working to pick up the pieces after they said they had just completed renovations.

“I know that we did have our roof replaced recently since that tornado that happened a few years ago, and we had plans in process of updating, and we were excited about it for our church and growing our church,” Mary Davis, a member of the church, said.

Now, the side walls are melted, the front of the building has been destroyed, and from the air, there is heavy smoke erupting from the building.

The fire department stated that the church, which was once a staple in the community, is likely a total loss.

“Very emotional because my kids and I come here every year for the pumpkin patch and for trunk or treat, and the members of the church are so welcoming and warm to us every year,” said Shannon Wilson, who works nearby.

Church members told ABC13 that while they work to determine where they will gather for service on Sunday, they are asking for the community’s support.

“No matter what has happened today, he’s going to see us through, and I ask that you stand with us, that you pray with us,” said Davis.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An hours-long standoff at a home in Kingwood ended Friday afternoon after the barricaded suspect set the house on fire.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it later recovered a charred body and a rifle from the home in the 2000 block of Shadow Rock Drive.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputies arrived at the home around 10:30 a.m. to arrest the homeowner who was identified as 46-year-old Christian Andrew Peck.

Records show Peck had two warrants out– one for assaulting his then-wife and another for violating a protection order she had taken out.

Cellphone video shows deputies informing Peck of the warrants and instructing him to come out of the house.

Instead, deputies say the suspect remained inside the home, though they did not say for certain that person was Peck.

Around 2 p.m., deputies said the person inside the home started shooting at some of their equipment. Moments later, flames could be seen shooting from the house.

“We heard a loud bang, a couple other, like, shots, it sounded like, and then we saw the house was starting on fire and there were big flames and smoke everywhere,” neighbor Lawrence Hack said.

The fire laid waste to Peck’s house and ruptured a gas line.

“He made some comments that the individual that was (inside), that he was willing to burn the house down. He didn’t want his, I guess, spouse or former spouse to have the home,” Gonzalez said,

Records show Peck’s divorce was finalized on Aug. 12.

Court documents also show he was arrested in 2022 after police say he tried strangling his wife.

In 2023, online court records show he was given four years’ probation as part of a deferred adjudication deal. However, the deal was revoked, and a warrant was issued for Peck’s arrest two months later after prosecutors say he violated the terms of the deal.

Months later, a warrant was issued for his arrest in Montgomery County for allegedly violating his wife’s protection order by repeatedly messaging her. The arrest affidavit notes he had homicidal and suicidal tendencies and that he hadn’t been seen for the past six months.

The body found at Peck’s home is still pending official identification.

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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A woman is expected to survive after being shot by an employee inside a northeast Harris County Walmart, authorities say.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting stemmed from an argument between the Walmart employee and three other women she knew from outside of work.

Deputies say the women confronted the Walmart worker outside the store on the North Beltway at Wilson around 2:45 p.m.

“Several of the females came in to talk to the management. I guess lodge a complaint about that employee,” Maj. Joseph Blendermann said.

That’s when deputies say the fight moved inside the store.

Video shared by a witness shows a different Walmart employee holding back one woman as other women fight near the cash registers.

Deputies said several Walmart employees attempted to break up the fight and a witness said security guards intervened as well.

After the fight had ended, deputies say the Walmart employee from earlier shot one of the women before surrendering to deputies.

“It was kind of scary,” a witness, who asked not to be identified, said. “Everybody kind of ran off, ran to the back, ran to the side, ran to the front or wherever you could go and get away from the scene.”

Santino Degomez said he was pulling up to the Walmart as employees and customers were running outside. He said he saw the suspect being led away in handcuffs while still wearing her Walmart uniform.

“From what everybody else is telling me, they’re telling me that she was, like, a shy worker and that she never showed signs to be, like, that type of person so they found it strange for her to just, you know, pull out a gun and resolve it in that type of manner,” Degomez said.

Walmart shut its doors for the rest of the day as investigators combed the store for evidence, catching frequent shoppers off guard.

“I was very amazed and surprised when I drove up and saw this,” one woman said.

“I’m being nosy. I want to see what’s going on cause this is my shopping center, so this is my place,” another said.

Deputies haven’t released the shooter’s name or said what charges she’ll face. It’s unclear if anyone else will be charged.

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police responded to an incident that broke out at Barnett Stadium during a high school football game in southeast Houston on Friday evening.

HPD confirmed a fight sent people running from the stands and onto the field during the Yates vs. Madison game.

Lt. Larry Crowson told Eyewitness News there was “stomping” on the metal bleachers which people thought were gunshots. He said no weapons or shell casings were found.

Crowson said several other fights broke out during the chaos, and that HISD police took several people into custody. He said nobody was taken to the hospital.

Players from both schools were seen shaking hands after the game was called.

Eyewitness News is continuing to gather facts on this story.

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two firefighters were injured in a multi-alarm fire that broke out at a complex in northwest Houston on Tuesday evening, officials said.

At 7:20 p.m., the Houston Fire Department announced crews were en route to the fire in the 2700 block of Teague Road.

The fire has since been put out.

Fire crews reported that out of the 389 units, 100 suffered water or fire damage.

According to HFD, one firefighter was taken to the hospital with a shoulder injury, and another was treated on scene for heat-related illness.

The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation.

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