The sheriff's office said a man is accused of pointing a weapon at random people. When deputies arrived at the scene, he allegedly pointed it at law enforcement, prompting a deputy to open fire.
Daniela HurtadoA suspect was shot by a Harris County deputy outside a gas station on FM 1960 near Ella Boulevard, the sheriff's office says.An investigation is underway after a suspect was shot by a Harris County deputy on Thursday, according to the sheriff's office.Gonzalez said deputies were responding to a disturbance call outside of a gas station on FM 1960 near Ella Boulevard when a deputy opened fire, hitting a 47-year-old man.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the suspect is accused of pointing a weapon at random people. Asst. Chief Tommy Diaz said that when deputies arrived at the scene, the suspect grabbed a pistol from his waistband and allegedly pointed it at law enforcement. Authorities said the motion prompted a deputy to shoot his weapon, hitting the suspect once in the hip area inside the gas station.The suspect is expected to survive, and no deputies were injured.If you know anything about this case, authorities urge you to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office's dispatch center at 221- 6000 or leave a message at 274-9100.
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