HOUSTON – Two firefighters were injured after a gun was pointed at them, and they jumped from the second-floor of an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Saturday, according to the Houston Police Department.
Houston firefighters responded to the 6000 block of Bissonnet Street at about 11 p.m. to save a man who was having seizures.
Tonight a @HoustonFire crew was threatened with a gun while on an EMS incident. Fearing for their lives, two Firefighters jumped from a 2nd story balcony stairwell onto the ground, causing injury
— Chief Samuel Peña (@FireChiefofHFD) January 28, 2024
This deadly conduct against 1st responders is outrageous and inexcusable! pic.twitter.com/5kMwmAWJmG
First responders arrived, and they spoke to the man, who appeared confused.
They were going to take him to the hospital, and he asked if he could grab a t-shirt before leaving. The man went into his room and returned with a loaded gun.
“He pointed at the firemen, and they ran from the apartment. Both firemen jumped from the second floor,” HPD Lt. Riley said.
One of the firefighters injured his right arm, and the other firefighter had minor injuries on his face.
They were both taken to a local hospital.
The suspect was taken into custody, and police expect the suspect to face charges. The names of the men have not been released at this moment.
This incident is still being investigated.