HPD: Armed suspect fatally shot by officer in north Houston; 2 others in custody
Authorities are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in north Houston.
HOUSTON - Police say a suspect has died after he was shot by an officer in north Houston.
The officer-involved shooting occurred in the 16500 block of I-45 North Freeway service road near N Vista Drive.
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Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says, around 9 a.m. Tuesday, authorities started surveillance of a crew recognized for having committed a series of armed robberies in the area.
The Houston Police Department says members of the Crime Suppression Team obtained information that three suspects were at the address and, upon arrival, found the suspect vehicle in the parking lot. As officers staged in the area, one of the suspects was seen entering his vehicle.
The police department says officers approached, identifying themselves as HPD officers and giving all three suspects repeated verbal commands to show their hands.
Chief Acevedo said a passenger armed with a pistol began running, but he threw the pistol as officers chased. He was taken into custody and was taken to the hospital complaining of chest pain.
Authorities say a second suspect also fled on foot, but was taken into custody a short time later.
According to Houston police, a third suspect exited the vehicle and reached for a pistol in his waistband. Police say, fearing for his life, an officer discharged his duty weapon and struck the suspect.
Chief Acevedo says officers approached and applied a chest seal, and Cypress Creek Medic 513 arrived on the scene and began working on the suspect. Despite their efforts, the suspect died.
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Authorities have not released the identity of the 27-year-old suspect who died.
The police department identified the officer who discharged his duty weapon as Officer B. Frederick. Officer Frederick was sworn in as an officer in December 2015 and is assigned to the Northeast Patrol Division. The officer was not injured.
Police say the other two suspects who were taken into custody have not been charged, as the investigation is continuing.
The police department says officers recovered several firearms at the scene.
The shooting investigation is being primarily handled by the Harris County Sheriff's Office due to the incident occurring in its jurisdiction. As is customary in HPD officer-involved shooting incidents, this case is being investigated by the HPD Special Investigations Unit, the Internal Affairs Division and the Harris County District Attorney's Office.