Officer-Involved Shooting at NW Harris County Walgreens: Suspect Injured

Incident Overview

• 🚨 An officer-involved shooting occurred at a Walgreens in NW Harris County.
• 🎯 The incident involved a male suspect reportedly harassing customers in the parking lot.

Suspect and Initial Encounter

• 👤 The suspect, believed to be approximately 61 years old and experiencing homelessness, was initially reported for harassing customers.
• 🚶‍♂️ A deputy approached the male, who became non-compliant and walked away when the deputy attempted to detain him.

Escalation and Use of Force

• ⚠️ The deputy followed the suspect for about 50 yards, issuing verbal commands and warnings of using a taser.
• ⚡ Two attempts to deploy a taser were ineffective in gaining compliance.
• 🔫 The deputy then drew his firearm, and after the suspect remained non-compliant, discharged his weapon one time, striking the male in the wrist and hip.

Aftermath and Investigation

• 🩹 Following the shooting, the deputy applied a tourniquet to the suspect's upper leg/hip area and called EMS.
• 🏥 The suspect was transported to the hospital and is reported to be in stable but critical condition.
• 📜 The suspect has a history of 15 criminal trespasses at this location.
• 🕵️‍♀️ Internal Affairs, the District Attorney's office, and other investigative bodies are on scene conducting independent investigations into the incident.
• 🚫 No weapon was recovered from the suspect at the time of the incident.