Harris County deputy-involved shooting: 1 person dead after brief chase

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A deputy-involved shooting in Harris County has left one person dead and multiple in custody, according to preliminary information.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez reports deputies received a call about a suspicious person and two cars in an altercation near 4083 Orange Grove. When deputies approached, the driver and four occupants in gray Malibu drove off and a chase began.

Eventually, the driver ran into a ditch near the 3500 block of Polly Street and all five individuals in the car began to run.

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According to HCSO, one of the suspects ran to the 9700 block of Bertwood and had a firearm causing two deputies to shoot. At least one shot hit the man and he was taken to a hospital where he died.

Shadydale Elementary went on lockdown temporarily after a Hispanic male ran nearby, but it has since been lifted and students will be released at their scheduled time.

One person evaded but was later caught by K-9, receiving a dog bit injury. Two other suspects were detained and taken into custody.

HCSO is continuing to search for the Hispanic male who ran. Houston Police Department will lead the investigation.