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Suspect shot by US Marshal, Harris County deputy fired at officials first in NE Harris County

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A suspect, who was shot by a US Marshal and a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy, fired at officials first while they were serving a drug related warrant on Tuesday in northeast Harris County, according to authorities.

Deputies were dispatched to the 100 block of Black Walnut Drive at around 6 a.m.

The deputy was part of the US Marshal’s Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force that was serving a DEA warrant related to felony drug charges. They arrived at the scene and knocked on the door of a house and announced themselves.

They didn’t get a response, then they entered the house.

HCSO said the suspect tied to the drug crimes saw two officers and fired at them, and a bullet struck a shield they were carrying.

The officers then fired their weapons, and the suspect was shot once. He was taken to a hospital and is expected to be OK.

Authorities were not injured.

There were six other people inside the home, including women and children. The adults were detained as officials investigate.


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Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.

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