Harris Co. deputy shot by alleged thieves trying to steal catalytic converters
FILE - Harris County Sheriff's Office Patrol Vehicle (Photo courtesy of OnScene)
HOUSTON - Authorities are on the hunt for three men allegedly trying to steal catalytic converters in north Harris County and shooting an officer in the process.
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Details are limited as it's an active investigation but officials with the Harris Co. Sheriffs Office say it happened a little after 1:45 p.m. on North Fwy near Spring, Texas.
That's when a responding officer reportedly was shot by one of three unidentified men between the ages of 16-20-years-old, who were allegedly stealing catalytic converters. The officer was not injured but the men are still at large, and last seen heading southbound on I-45 in a white Nissan Altima with front-end damage.
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No other information was provided, as of this writing.
This is a developing story and will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.