Harris County Deputies Shoot Suspect Who Pointed Gun During Domestic Disturbance

Incident Overview

• 🚨 At approximately 1:33 a.m., Harris County Precinct 1 deputies responded to a disturbance call in the 2600 block of Basil Point Court.
• 🍻 The initial call reported a suspect drinking and firing a weapon in the air outside his home.

Confrontation and Shooting

• 🏠 Deputies, with the owner's consent, entered the residence to locate the suspect.
• ⚠️ Upon opening a back door, the suspect, who was on the back porch with a gun, pointed the weapon at deputies.
• 💥 Deputies returned fire, and the suspect was wounded.

Suspect Apprehension and Charges

• 🏃 The suspect fled the residence and was detained at a nearby address after jumping a fence.
• 🏥 He was treated for his injuries, believed to be in the abdomen, and transported to the hospital in stable condition.
• ⚖️ The 47-year-old Hispanic male has been charged with aggravated assault of a peace officer, a first-degree felony.

Investigation and Safety Message

• 🔍 The Harris County Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's office are investigating the officer-involved shooting.
• 🚫 As per policy, the involved deputies have been placed on administrative leave.
• ⚠️ Assistant Chief Lofton Harrison emphasized the danger of combining alcohol and firearms, especially during holiday weekends.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 The suspect's wife and 21-year-old daughter were present in the home but not involved; they were cooperative throughout the incident.