HOUSTON – An off-duty Harris County sheriff’s deputy who sustained a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound during an argument with her boyfriend has died, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
The shooting happened Monday around 12:45 a.m.
According to the Houston Police Department, a couple went to a local bar called Kung Fu Salon Sunday evening. When they left in a truck, the two allegedly got into some type of argument.
Police said the woman, an HCSO deputy who Gonzalez identified as Amanda Crowder, 33, suffered a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound. The boyfriend, who is reportedly an HFD firefighter, pulled over in front of the Houston Fire Department - Station 6, which is located at 3402 Washington Ave.
Crowder was initially hospitalized in critical condition, Sheriff Gonzalez said in a tweet Monday. Hours later, Gonzalez announced Crowder died due to her injuries.
“Our hearts are heavy and filled with sadness over the death of HCSO Deputy Amanda Crowder,” Gonzalez said. “Please continue to keep the HCSO, the family and friends of Deputy Crowder in your prayers.”
The Houston Police Department is currently conducting an investigation.
