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Precinct 5 Deputy Constables Injured During Attempted Arrest in SW Houston

The bad guy remains on the run after two Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constables were injured during an attempted arrest in southwest Houston, prompting a large law enforcement response near a nearby elementary school.

This all took place just a few blocks away from Parker Elementary School.

According to the Precinct 5 Constable’s Office, deputies were attempting to arrest a suspect for burglary of a motor vehicle when a physical altercation broke out.

Officials said one deputy was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening head injury, while another deputy suffered a wrist injury. Both are expected to be OK.

The suspect ran from the scene, and authorities said he has not yet been taken into custody.

The incident let to a large police presence, including a helicopter, in the area.

This is a developing story.


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