Another night of violence in Houston. HPD says an officer shot a suspect after that suspect pulled a gun.
The shooting happened late Wednesday on the south side near the 610 South Loop and Hwy. 288
At a press conference from the scene, Houston Police Assistant Chief Adreian Rodriquez said the officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a stolen SUV when the suspect took off near Hwy. 288 and Reed Road. After a brief chase, the suspect crashed in the 7800 block of Tierwester St. Rodriguez said that after a brief foot pursuit, the suspect pulled out a gun. The officer fired, hitting the suspect. The officer rendered aide until paramedics
The Houston Police officer involved in the shooting, who is a 4 year HPD veteran, was not hurt. He is currently on stadard paid administrative leave.