A man is dead Wednesday afternoon after a family disturbance in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials said deputies responded to a family violence call after 1 p.m. on the 5750 block of Greenhouse Road.
Investigators said they were called out for the suspect who was accused of choking someone when things quickly escalated with deputies.
According to deputies, once they arrived the suspect fled on foot and was in the process of jumping a fence when they deployed a Tazer.
Deputies said although the suspect fell to the ground, he got right back up and took off running into the street where he was hit by an SUV.
He was transported to the hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead, officials said.
So far, the suspect has not been identified in the case.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
.@HCSO_D4Patrol deputies responded to a family violence call in the 5750 block of Greenhouse Rd. Upon their arrival, the suspect fled on foot and was struck by a vehicle. He was transported to a hospital in critical condition. PIO and investigators are en route. #hounews pic.twitter.com/rSyvmrsMen
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