River Oaks Burglary Suspect Shot Dead by Private Security Officer

Incident Overview

• 🚨 A burglary-in-progress call in the River Oaks neighborhood led to a fatal shooting.
• 📍 The incident occurred around 2:45 PM on San Felipe, near River Oaks Elementary School.

Confrontation and Exchange of Fire

• 🛡️ A private security officer patrolling the area encountered the burglary suspect.
• 💥 Gunfire was exchanged between the officer and the suspect.
• 🤕 The security officer was shot in the arm and taken to Memorial Herman Hospital in stable condition.
• 💀 The burglary suspect was shot and died at the scene.

Investigation Details

• 🕵️ Houston police are investigating the preliminary details of the shooting.
• 🗣️ One resident reported hearing four shots fired in rapid succession.
• 🔍 Crime scene units were observed examining properties near the incident location.
• 🚓 Police presence, including HPD and state troopers, remained at the scene and the hospital.