Incident Overview
A Harris County riff’s deputy shot a man inside a gas station in North Houston. Authorities reported that the suspect was threatening people earlier in the day near FM 1960 and a boulevard. The incident was captured on surveillance video.
Details of the Shooting
Authorities were called to the scene after receiving multiple reports of a man pointing a weapon at random people and cars. When deputies arrived at the gas station, one deputy approached the suspect with his gun drawn. The suspect then pulled what appeared to be a weapon from his waistband, prompting the deputy to fire, hitting the suspect.
Aftermath and Investigation
The suspect was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Assistant Chief Tommy Diaz stated that deputies arrived at the scene within five minutes of the initial call. The suspect allegedly told deputies that his weapon was not real after he was shot. The deputies have not yet confirmed the authenticity of the weapon, as it is still being processed and will be taken into evidence.
Additional Information
The suspect is described as a 47-year-old man with an outstanding felony warrant. No deputies were injured during the incident. Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the suspect pointing his weapon to report it to the riff’s office in North Houston.
Conclusion
The Harris County Sheriff’s office continues to investigate the incident, ensuring all evidence is properly collected and analyzed. The community is urged to provide any additional information that could assist in the ongoing investigation.
