20thStDad Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 i have a friend on the 900 block of herkimer. The only old houses left are shanties/crack houses. Hopefully they will be gone soon. However, so many of the new homes are just ugly, imo. all garage out in front.Yeah I don't dig the park IN my house look. But I do agree with whoever said that replacing the shacks that are in that area is a good thing. I'm talking the real shacks, not the decent old ones, which are fewer on this end of the Heights. Still, I run and bike around this area all the time and have never felt unsafe. Whoever thinks this area is that bad needs to head east down Cavalcade for some perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefbmg Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I've lived in my part of the Heights for almost a year now and have never felt unsafe, but I do think the image/view of Shepard between 10th and 11th is gross....I see so much traffic that just makes the area look bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Yeah I don't dig the park IN my house look. But I do agree with whoever said that replacing the shacks that are in that area is a good thing. I'm talking the real shacks, not the decent old ones, which are fewer on this end of the Heights. Still, I run and bike around this area all the time and have never felt unsafe. Whoever thinks this area is that bad needs to head east down Cavalcade for some perspective.not to speak for her, but i bet my friend who lives across the street and directly next door from these buildings would also say she feels safe. when she complains about them, safety is never the issue and she even knows the... er... occupants... by name. i may be foolish, but i grew up in a really poor town and i can say taht i don't always believe run down = dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 not to speak for her, but i bet my friend who lives across the street and directly next door from these buildings would also say she feels safe. when she complains about them, safety is never the issue and she even knows the... er... occupants... by name. i may be foolish, but i grew up in a really poor town and i can say taht i don't always believe run down = dangerous.I agree. And whoever said they have an issue with people drinking beer on their porch doesn't know how to live! Outside is the best place to drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I agree. And whoever said they have an issue with people drinking beer on their porch doesn't know how to live! Outside is the best place to drink.are you my long lost brother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H50 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 At around 9:15 tonight there was a shooting on E 12th 1/2 St between Beverly and Oxford. The shooter invaded a house with an unlocked door and dogs barking. The shooter fired a shotgun inside the house as the occupants fled then shot at them outside as they fled down the street and then shot at a car coming down the street around the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcman Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 This is really disturbing. Thankfully it sounds like everyone is okay. H50, do you have any other info about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 This is really disturbing. Thankfully it sounds like everyone is okay. H50, do you have any other info about it?I am thankful the home owner is OK I wish the perp had shot and killed themselves or run in front of a semi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippy Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) wow.. we run this area often, and often in the evening.. guess i need to keep the 9mm handy just in case..Was this just random, or someone dealing? Edited January 14, 2009 by Zippy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 the victims are a family in the Heights kids' group. i hope they don't mind me posting this here for people. this is the email they sent out this morning:We're all okay, BUT...My husband and baby were robbed at gunpoint tonight in our house. I was out while it happened but came home shortly after - when I turned onto our street, there were several police cars with their lights on and my husband was running toward me without our baby - I thought it was a mother's worst nightmare come true. (She was with our sweet neighbor) My husband and 18 month old were in our living room when they heard someone come into our utility room around 9:30. They thought it was me until my husband heard the guy telling our dogs to get out of the way. My husband picked up our daughter and the guy came into the dining room which adjoins the living room and told my husband to give him money. While pointing a freakin' SHOTGUN at them. My husband pointed to his wallet on the buffet in the dining room and walked over to it, took out the $60 he had and tossed it on the table for the guy. The guy said "I know you have more money than that - where is it?" Hubby bolted down the hallway and ran out of the house through the utility room. The guy shot once in the hallway and then twice at my husband outside as he was running down the street holding the baby. Then the guy gave up and started running the other way. A car turned onto our street and the guy shot at the car - luckily, the driver wasn't hit. He got away from there and the police haven't found him yet. My husband and neighbors who saw the guy said he's a Latino man in his 40's, around 5'10"-6' tall, slim build ~180 lbs, and was wearing a yellow hoodie and glasses. I am so completely freaked out at how very, very wrong this could have gone - so many lucky lucky things allowed us to live. Our house is near the corner of Oxford & 12 1/2. Please keep safe and keep your eyes peeled for this guy and please let everyone know if you see anything suspicious.also, another mom in the group close to me (norhill) said that she saw a flashlight in her yard around this time. she turned on the lights and sent her dogs out only to find it was a cop who had been chasing the guy on foot...my husband thinks there must have been a get away car b/c goes on foot, before or after, carrying a shot gun?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margokorin Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I am so thankful everyone is ok. Did anyone see this on the news? I cant find any coverage of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Sounds gang related. Probably an initiation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Sounds gang related. Probably an initiation. My husband and neighbors who saw the guy said he's a Latino man in his 40's que clique...los viejos locos aye buey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20thStDad Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 What the F is wrong with people? I have no qualms killing someone who tries that crap on me. Another reason to have a gate and keep it locked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJXterra Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 My wife is saying this guy was at our house Monday around 8:30. I was in bed recovering from jet lag but I flew to the front room screaming for her to not open the door. Our dogs were going nuts and he was still trying to talk to her to open the door...something about voting for him. I remember thinking that was very odd as the usual MO is to turn around and walk away the second the dogs start up. I never saw him but she took a quick look through the window.She said 'skinny, latino, yellow sweatshirt, and glasses.' sweatshirt was a bright yellow. I'm having her call the police tonight to talk to them. We're not very near 12 1/2 and Oxford either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heights_yankee Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 also just heard from a friend that the kwikemart on 11th at beverly was held up and there was an attempted car jacking at onion creek with what appeared to be a sawed off... sounds like the same guy. f'd up on something and on a tirade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 handlebar fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 My wife is saying this guy was at our house Monday around 8:30. I was in bed recovering from jet lag but I flew to the front room screaming for her to not open the door. Our dogs were going nuts and he was still trying to talk to her to open the door...something about voting for him. I remember thinking that was very odd as the usual MO is to turn around and walk away the second the dogs start up. I never saw him but she took a quick look through the window.She said 'skinny, latino, yellow sweatshirt, and glasses.' sweatshirt was a bright yellow. I'm having her call the police tonight to talk to them. We're not very near 12 1/2 and Oxford either.pretty scarry glad you were there to yell to the wife.....did he by chance touch anything that the cops might be able to pull ant prints off of?glad you were safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
push_00 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hello all. I haven't posted here in a while and don't mean to use the forum as too much of a crime beat but communicating to fellow Heights residents about this incident really is important. As you can tell from my wife's Height's Kids Group post, last night was quite horrific for us. Her account is correct and she is fully ok with it being reposted here.That said, I just want to offer some info regarding the questions that have come up. The gun was a 20gauge semi-automatic full barrel with tan/faded wood. The description for the vote solicitor sounds very much in line with what I saw. If you decide to call (713-308-0700) and report here's the case #006634209-2. No news channels were present last night, just a lot of supportive neighbors.Thanks for bringing this matter to the attention of our community. Although resolve would be excellent, just knowing there's good people in the Heights that care about eliminating crimes like this is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJXterra Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) pretty scarry glad you were there to yell to the wife.....did he by chance touch anything that the cops might be able to pull ant prints off of?glad you were safe!My doorbell wasn't on (battery dead) so he knocked. I doubt he would have touched something else. If the police want to take a look they can. I'm not the one who saw anything so I'm waiting until the wife gets home to have her call in. I'd assume they actually have someone looking into this rather than brushing it off like they do for the regular break-ins. She's pretty freaked. I didn't know anything about a description until she read the story and flipped.EDIT: Glad your family is safe and secure push. Edited January 14, 2009 by AJXterra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I am glad your family is ok. You all don't seem to far from where my wife and I live. This situation is definitely disturbing. FYI - Ch 2 just ran the story on tonight's 10 pm news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryguy Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 What is the latest on the shooting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 It was on the 10pm KPRC newscast.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasVines Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 It was on the 10pm KPRC newscast.. was he a member of Los Viejos Locos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefbmg Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 This is terrible.....hopefully they catch the bastard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panhandle78 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 This is truly disturbing. I believe this comes from the many apartment complexes and ratty multi family housing in the area. This is when I call on all of the builders and developers to keep doign what youre doing. Get these people out of the Heights. Glad everyone is OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleaningLadyinCleveland Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 (edited) Here's more info on the same suspect...he's been active Apparently there is a male Hispanic around 40 yrs of age 180 lbs,5'10"-6' tall who has held up several people in the heights. Mondayafternoon the quickmart on 11th & Beverly was robbed. That same nighthe attempted to break into a home near the Cortlandt & 12th area.Tuesday afternoon, someone was held up at gunpoint at Onion Creek andTuesday evening, he entered a home at 12th 1/2 & Oxford and attempted tohold up a man with an 18mo old infant. When the man ran, he was shot attwice (luckily not hurt) and the robber ran outside and shot at a cardriving by. He seems to wear a yellow sweatshirt/hoodie with glasses.No suspects as of yet. Keep your eyes open and doors/gates locked. Edited January 15, 2009 by CleaningLadyinCleveland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 From the Houston ChronicleThe question of how to fill the Houston City Council seat vacated by Adrian Garcia has created a rift among Hispanic activists and potential successors that broke out into the open Wednesday. As state law requires, Mayor Bill White has proposed holding a special election for District H on May 9. But some activists, potential candidates and council members expressed concerns that such a step would leave the district without representation for five months. City Council, they said, should appoint someone in the interim. Garcia, who was elected Harris County sheriff in November, vacated his seat to be sworn in to that job this month. His departure left only one Hispanic council member in a city with at least 850,000 Latinos, according to census figures.Chron article here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marksmu Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 First, glad everyone is safe! That sounds terrifying. I am so thankful I have a gated house that I keep the gate locked on! My wife thinks Im crazy because I ALWAYS lock the door to our house, even behind the gate - but this just shows you cant be too careful.On another note - while walking my dog this morning (6:30am) I heard a gun shot. Sounded like it came from the heights blvd/19th st area....I was on 12th and ashland at the time, and it was in the distance...Just be careful everyone! Glad everybody is alright!I have received several emails from friends and neighbors in the Heights with the information below - I was also told this was on the news - but don't know which station...be careful!Apparently there is a male Hispanic around 40 yrs of age 180 lbs, 5'10"-6' tall who has held up several people in the heights. Monday afternoon the quickmart on 11th & Beverly was robbed. That same night he attempted to break into a home near the Cortlandt & 12th area. Tuesday afternoon, someone was held up at gunpoint at Onion Creek and Tuesday evening, he entered a home at 12th 1/2 & Oxford and attempted to hold up a man with an 18mo old infant. When the man ran, he was shot at twice (luckily not hurt) and the robber ran outside and shot at a car driving by. He seems to wear a yellow sweatshirt/hoodie with glasses. No suspects as of yet. Keep your eyes open and doors/gates locked.Here's detail on what happened on Tuesday night:Robbed at gunpoint IN OUR HOUSE We're all okay, BUT...My husband and baby were robbed at gunpoint tonight in our house. I was out while it happened but came home shortly after - when I turned onto our street, there were several police cars with their lights on and my husband was running toward me without our baby - I thought it was a mother's worst nightmare come true. (She was with our sweet neighbor) My husband and 18 month old were in our living room when they heard someone come into our utility room around 9:30. They thought it was me until my husband heard the guy telling our dogs to get out of the way. My husband picked up our daughter and the guy came into the dining room which adjoins the living room and told my husband to give him money. While pointing a freakin' SHOTGUN at them. My husband pointed to his wallet on the buffet in the dining room and walked over to it, took out the $60 he had and tossed it on the table for the guy. The guy said "I know you have more money than that -where is it?" Hubby bolted down the hallway and ran out of the house through the utility room. The guy shot once in the hallway and then twice at my husband outside as he was running down the street holding the baby. Then the guy gave up and started running the other way. A car turned onto our street and the guy shot at the car - luckily, the driver wasn't hit. He got away from there and the police haven't found him yet. My husband and neighbors who saw the guy said he's a Latino man in his 40's, around 5'10"-6' tall, slim build ~180 lbs, and was wearing a yellow hoodie and glasses. I am so completely freaked out at how very, very wrong this could have gone - so many lucky lucky things allowed us to live. Our house is near the corner of Oxford & 12 1/2. Please keep safe and keep your eyes peeled for this guy and please let everyone know if you see anything suspicious. Later emails that I had received said that the husband had left the door open in awaiting for his wife to come home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhornguy Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 was he a member of Los Viejos Locos? Not sure, but probably a member of Los Illegales Immigrantes Locos. I'm sure more than one of us on this board has a 12 guage waiting for him if he enters our property. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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