Houston police: Officers fatally shot robbery suspect in north Harris County

HPD: Robbery suspect fatally shot by Houston police in north Harris County

Houston Police Department Chief Troy Finner provides an update on an officer-involved shooting in north Harris County. HPD says a robbery suspect who shot at officers was fatally shot when officers returned fire.

HOUSTON - The Houston Police Department says officers fatally shot a robbery suspect after he opened fire on them in north Harris County.

The shooting occurred around 10:45 a.m. Monday in the 800 block of Oak West Drive.

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Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said during a briefing Monday afternoon that the officers went to a home to execute a felony warrant for aggravated robbery.

"Before they can get off the car, the suspect began to fire upon them multiple times. Four officers returned fire, unfortunately striking the suspect, and the suspect is deceased," Chief Finner said.

According to Chief Finner, the suspect was outside of the home in a vehicle when officers arrived.

Robbery suspect shot by police in north Houston

Houston Police say officers have shot a robbery suspect after he opened fire on them in north Houston.

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Because the shooting occurred in Harris County, the sheriff’s office will conduct the criminal investigation. The police department will conduct an internal investigation, and the district attorney’s office will also conduct an investigation.

The four officers are placed on administrative leave, pending the investigation. Chief Finner says the officers are with the North Belt Division's Crime Suppression Team.