HARRIS COUNTY – A wanted suspect has been shot to death by deputies Wednesday afternoon in north Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The shooting happened while at least two HCSO deputies were searching for a wanted suspect at a motel located in the 15700 block of Kuykendahl near 1960 around 1:15 p.m., Gonzalez said.
When the deputies approached the suspect in the lobby of the motel, Gonzalez said the man pulled out a pistol and raised it, causing deputies to discharge their weapon. The suspect was shot, possibly twice, and confirmed dead at the scene.
Gonzalez said the 45-year-old suspect was wanted on five open warrants, including a parole violation for dangerous drugs, three federal felony open warrants for possession of a weapon and one theft charge.
No deputies were injured during the shooting, according to Gonzalez.
The two deputies who were said to be involved were placed on administrative duties pending the outcome of the investigation.