Two Houston PD Officers Injured in Crash
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 6-8-25 | ~12 a.m.
LOCATION: 6700 Homestead
AREA/CITY: Houston
DETAILS:
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Just after midnight, officers were dispatched to a reported stabbing incident in the northeast area where it was believed suspects were still on scene.
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While responding to assist other officers, two HPD officers were involved in a major crash while traveling northbound on Homestead.
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Both officers suffered minor injuries and were transported to a hospital. They are not in critical condition and each has approximately one year with the department.
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Their patrol vehicle caught fire shortly after the crash.
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A good Samaritan (a wrecker driver) who arrived on scene quickly helped rescue the officers from the vehicle and brought them to safety.
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The suspect fled the scene. Although officers have identifying information, the suspect has not yet been located.
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Investigators believe the suspect’s vehicle may have exited a nearby parking lot or side street, striking the officers’ vehicle. The exact origin is still under investigation.
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VCD will be investigating the scene.
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It is believed the officers had their emergency equipment activated at the time of the crash since were en route to an assist.
- Please see SOT for more info.
- Note: (Update, confirming) – Officers were responding to the fatal stabbing at 7300 Bigwood. Per Lt. Ali via phone ” The officers were heading to assist on that stabbing as the suspect was still on scene. “
HANDLING AGENCIES: HPD
SOT(s): Lt. Ali
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