HPD for evidence after narrative of officer involved shooting changes

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — On Wednesday, a resident of an apartment complex witnessed masked men entering her apartment via her doorbell camera while she was not at home. She promptly called the police and her cousin for help.

Her cousin arrived at the apartment before the police did but found it empty. When the police arrived later, they shot the cousin in the leg. Initially, the police reported that the cousin had fired at them first.

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“He raised his arm and discharged his weapon, and we have evidence to back that up,” HPD Asst. Chief Yashir said on Wednesday.

However, by Thursday, this narrative had changed. Police now say they are uncertain if the cousin fired his gun at all.

In an attempt to understand what happened, a request for the incident report was made. Despite the document being publicly available, it was marked confidential, necessitating an open records request, which can take up to 10 business days to be fulfilled.

Eyewitness News also inquired about the initial evidence that led police to believe the cousin had discharged his weapon. The police department, citing the ongoing investigation, stated they could not release that information.

Residents, who wish to remain anonymous for safety reasons, expressed concern over the number of bullet holes and their placement, suggesting a lack of concern for the safety of other residents.

“They’re all over the place. One looks like it’s up in the ceiling, but it doesn’t make any sense,” one resident said.

The cousin, who was shot once in the leg, is recovering in the hospital. Authorities confirmed that no one else was injured in the shooting.