Suspect fatally shot by HPD officer in SW Houston neighborhood, police say

A suspect was fatally shot by a Houston Police Department officer following a disturbance in a southwest Houston neighborhood, according to police reports.

The incident occurred in the vicinity of Petersen Elementary School, specifically in the 14400 block of Alrover Street and Dalmation Drive.

In a statement released by HPD, an officer discharged his weapon at the suspect, resulting in the suspect being struck.

HPD Commanders and PIO are en route to 14429 Alrover for an officer involved shooting. Preliminary report is Officer discharged weapon at a suspect who was struck. No other info as the scene remains active. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/9Sw6Pcw6tL

— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) March 3, 2024

During a subsequent press conference, HPD Chief Troy Finner confirmed that the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.

This marks the fourth fatal shooting involving law enforcement in the Greater Houston area within the past four days.