HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A suspect who was wanted for several offenses, including murder, was shot and killed Tuesday by law enforcement officers who were attempting to take him into custody, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
The shooting happened shortly before 11:30 a.m. in the 12200 block of Veterans Memorial Drive.
Gonzalez said members of the Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force were attempting to apprehend a man when he retrieved a pistol. This prompted task force members to open fire, striking the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
No officers were injured.
Gonzalez said Homicide and crime scene investigators (CSI) are handling the case.
This is preliminary information for a developing story. KPRC 2 will provide updates as more information becomes available.
the scene. No reported injuries to law enforcement. The incident occurred at the 12200 blk of Veterans Memorial. HCSO CSI & Homicide Investigators are enroute. #HouNews 2/2
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) August 23, 2022