Stolen Car Suspect Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Beltway 8 After Fleeing Police

Incident Overview

• 🚨 Deputies responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle, a car stolen out of Louisiana, near Wallaceville and Beltway 8.
• 🚗 Upon locating the stolen vehicle occupied by two males, it began to drive away, and both occupants fled on foot.

Fatal Encounter on Beltway 8

• ⬆️ One suspect ran onto the northbound lanes of Beltway 8 and was struck by a passing vehicle.
• 💔 The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Second Suspect Apprehended

• ⏳ Approximately two hours after the incident, the second suspect was located hiding in a backyard.
• 🤝 He has been detained and taken to the homicide division to meet with officers from Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Investigation Details

• 🚓 The stolen vehicle has been recovered, and authorities are actively searching for additional evidence related to the case.
• ⚠️ No civilians were injured in the Harris County portion of the incident.