Police Chief Update: Officer and Suspect Injured in Houston Shooting Incident

Incident Overview

• 🚨 A traffic stop initiated at approximately 3:15 p.m. escalated into an officer-involved shooting.
• 🏥 Both the suspect and the officer were transported to the hospital.

Suspect's Condition and Actions

• 🔫 The suspect sustained multiple gunshot wounds, described as non-life-threatening.
• 🚫 The suspect was unable to produce a driver's license or ID during the traffic stop.
• 💥 The suspect pulled a pistol and pointed it at the officer before fleeing in his vehicle.

Officer's Injury and Response

• 🤕 The officer sustained a graze wound on the back of her head.
• 🛡️ The officer attempted to defend herself during the initial encounter.
• 🏃‍♀️ A vehicle pursuit ensued after the suspect fled.

Exchange of Gunfire

• 📍 The primary exchange of gunfire occurred at the intersection of Jackson and Rosedale.
• 🚗 The suspect fled again after the gunfire, with the vehicle eventually resting at the intersection of Ben and Shinvert.
• 🤝 Houston PD will take over as the primary investigative unit, with the DA's office conducting a concurrent investigation.

Officer's Background and Status

• 👮‍♀️ The involved officer is in her mid-30s and is in her first year on the department.
• 📝 The officer will be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
• 🙏 The Chief emphasized the officer is okay but noted the severity of the situation if the wound had been slightly different.