An officer was shot, and a suspect is dead after a shooting early Saturday in Houston’s Sharpstown area.
The Houston Police Department spoke with reporters inside Memorial Hermann in the Texas Medical Center, where the veteran officer is getting treatment.
Chief Troy Finner told reporters that the officer became aware of a suspect who is connected to multiple burglaries and possibly an aggravated assault.
On Saturday, the officer reportedly noticed the suspect appeared to be casing some businesses along the 6900 block of Harwin Drive at about 1 a.m., according to Finner.
Investigators said the officer confronted the suspect, and gunfire was exchanged.
The suspect was shot and killed, and the officer was shot in the arm, leg, and once in the side, according to police. Finner said the officer’s tactical vest saved his life.
The police chief said he couldn’t share the officer’s name yet but told reporters his wife is at the hospital with him.
A woman was detained at the scene of the shooting, but it isn’t clear whether she’s a suspect or wanted for questioning.
HPD commanders and PIO are en route to an officer involved shooting scene in the 6900 block of Harwin Drive.
Prelim info is an HPD officer was shot during a foot pursuit; suspect is deceased. Officer transported to the hospital. Please avoid the area. #Hounews pic.twitter.com/c0vrh5uYdh— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) December 2, 2023