Houston police shooting: Man killed after officers fire shots on Greens Road
HOUSTON - One man has died after a police shooting in north Houston early Friday morning.
Houston Police Department officers responded to 501 Greens Road after reports of a family disturbance at an apartment complex.
Police said when officers met with the victim, who stated her boyfriend was possibly under the influence, was acting erratic and tried to attack her. She ran out of her apartment and called 911.
Officials said they later found the boyfriend/suspect holding a firearm and walking outside the apartment.
Police said they gave verbal commands for the suspect to drop the firearm, but he did not comply and began to approach officers. Fearing for their safety, two officers discharged their duty weapons, striking the suspect.
The suspect was taken to HC Houston Healthcare Clear Lake where doctors pronounced him dead.
As is customary in HPD officer-involved shooting incidents in the Houston city limits, the case is being investigated by the HPD Special Investigations Unit, the Internal Affairs Division and the Harris County District Attorney's Office.