An off-duty Harris County deputy reportedly opened fire on a suspect who was possibly breaking into his vehicle Saturday night, police say.
The incident happened just after 5:30 p.m. at 10402 Town and Country Way at the Pearl City Centre apartment complex. According to HPD, the deputy got a notification on his OnStar saying that his truck was potentially being burglarized. The deputy went outside and encountered the suspect in the driver's seat when he reportedly told the suspect he was law enforcement.
The suspect hesitated, ran around the truck, into another vehicle, and drove towards the deputy, who was standing in the driveway.According to HPD, the deputy, a nine-year veteran, did not sustain any injuries. Police are searching for a newer model Toyota Camry with damage to the front and possible bullet holes.If you have any information regarding this case, you are urged to contact HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
Ion know.. This doesn’t sound like stand your ground. Was the officer in any danger?
Give him a medal, a raise, and a promotion.
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