Crime
Daryl Brett Breland killed in hit-and-run incident on Westheimer Road in Houston
The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident fled the scene without providing aid.
Houston Police Department (HPD) is investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred on Westheimer Road on Monday night, October 28th, 2024.
The victim, identified as Daryl Brett Breland, was struck and killed while crossing the eastbound lanes of Westheimer Road near the 9701 block.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident fled the scene without providing aid.
HPD’s Hit and Run Unit is urging anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 713-247-4072.
WATERLOO, IA – A fatal shooting at Ryder Logistics on Northeast Drive Wednesday night has left one man dead and another in custody, according to the Waterloo Police Department.
Authorities identified the victim as 33-year-old Dipree Devante Jones of Waterloo. Police have arrested 21-year-old Martavious Jqualin Reed, also of Waterloo, on a first-degree murder charge.
He is currently being held without bond pending his initial court appearance.
According to investigators, Reed approached Jones in the Ryder Logistics parking lot just before 10 p.m. and pulled out a firearm, opening fire on the victim.
Court records indicate that Jones attempted to flee, but Reed pursued him and continued the attack.
Witnesses at the scene intervened and were able to briefly restrain Reed, but he broke free and fled on foot.
Waterloo Police officers arrived shortly after the shooting and immediately rendered aid to Jones until paramedics from Waterloo Fire Rescue arrived.
Jones was transported to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities launched a search for Reed, who was taken into custody at approximately 10:45 p.m. after officers located him emerging from a field near the crime scene.
The Waterloo Police Department, along with forensic specialists, remains on-site collecting evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Waterloo Police Department or Crime Stoppers.