Harris County deputy shoots suspect inside gas station on FM 1960 near Ella, sheriff’s office says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway after a suspect was shot and killed by a Harris County deputy Thursday, according to the sheriff’s office.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted about the shooting around 3:10 p.m. on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Gonzalez said deputies were responding to a disturbance call outside a gas station on FM 1960 near Ella Boulevard when a deputy opened fire, hitting a 47-year-old man.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect is accused of pointing a gun at random people.

Deputy Chief Tommy Diaz said when deputies arrived on scene, the suspect grabbed a gun from his waistband and allegedly pointed it at law enforcement.

Authorities said the movement prompted a deputy to fire his weapon, hitting the suspect once in the hip inside the gas station.

Diaz said the suspect claimed his gun was fake after he was shot.

The suspect is expected to survive and no deputies were injured.

Diaz said the suspect had an open arrest warrant for burglary and probation violation.

If you have any information about this case, authorities urge you to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center at (713) 221-6000 or leave a message at (713) 274-9100.

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