An off-duty Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy died Thursday night after he approached...
An off-duty Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy was shot in north Harris County when gunfire broke out between the deputy and people “committing a criminal offense,” according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.Two men have been charged with capital murder in the shooting death Thursday night of an off-duty Harris County Sheriff's deputy in a north Harris County parking lot, according to court documents.
The men were allegedly under the deputy's truck, attempting to steal his catalytic converter in the parking lot when the off-duty deputy approached their black Nissan Altima.A third suspect in the black Altima, described as being 17 to 19, is being sought for questioning, HCSO stated.The two injured men were taken by private vehicle to the same hospital where they were detained, chief deputy Edison Toquica said. One was in stable condition and the other in critical condition late Thursday.
“Absolutely heartbroken,” Harris County Judge Linda Hidalgo said in a tweet about the deputy's death. “My heart goes out to all our law enforcement family and to his loved ones.”On HoustonChronicle.com:of the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office was shot and killed Jan. 23 during a traffic stop.
A sheriff's office deputy from neighboring San Jacinto County who was working a security job was slain Feb. 23 in Houston. Neil Adams was shot and killed by a man who gained control of his weapon during a disturbance at PlazAmericas mall in Sharpstown, Houston police said.
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