Houston shooting: Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting in SW Houston
HOUSTON - A suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting in southwest Houston on Thursday evening.
Police said it all started when officers attempted to stop a stolen 2014 silver Toyota Tundra in the 6600 block of Hillcroft.
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According to Houston Police Department Executive Assistant Chief Ban Tien, the vehicle refused to stop subsequently led the officer on a vehicle pursuit.
While the pursuit was continuing, officials said the suspect in the stolen vehicle lost control at the intersection of Clairewood and Renwick, and almost struck a pedestrian. Officials said the pedestrian wasn't struck, but the vehicle did strike a fence.
After the crash, officials said the suspect jumped out of the vehicle and led officers on a foot pursuit.
The chase continued into the 5800 block of Dashwood in an apartment complex.
As the officers were pursuing the suspect, Tien said the suspect was holding a firearm in his hand, and officers believed the suspect was pointing the firearm at them. As a result, officers fired their weapons striking the suspect multiple times.
After additional units arrived on the scene, they approached the suspect and attempted a life-saving measures. The suspect was taken to the hospital, however, he did not survive his injuries.
The suspect's name has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Tien said the suspect, who was said to be a Hispanic male in his 20's, was in possession of a semi-automatic firearm.
Officials said two officers, who were both in their 30's, were involved in the shooting. One officer has three years with the Houston Police Department and the other has five years with the department.
Tien stated the stolen vehicle was taken early Thursday morning when two suspects stole the vehicle from a victim. The victim attempted to stop the suspects, and the suspect started firing at the victim. Luckily, the victim was not struck in that incident.
The investigation into the officer-involved shooting is ongoing, and no officers were injured in the shooting.