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.
CHICAGO — Authorities have launched an investigation following a fatal overnight shooting that occurred on the city’s South Side, leaving one man dead.
According to the Chicago Police Department, the incident took place shortly after 11:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of West 44th Street, within the Grand Boulevard neighborhood.
Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire and a person shot.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 28-year-old man lying unresponsive on the ground with a gunshot wound to the head.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
Detectives from the CPD Area One unit are leading the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or call 911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at CPDtip.com to assist investigators.