Deputy shoots suspect inside gas station in north Harris County, sheriff’s office says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities are investigating after a Harris County deputy shot a suspect on Thursday, according to the sheriff’s office.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez shared details of the incident around 3:10 p.m. on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Deputies were responding to a disturbance call outside a gas station on FM 1960 near Ella Boulevard when a deputy shot a 47-year-old man, according to Gonzalez.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office stated the suspect was allegedly pointing a weapon at random people.

Assistant Chief Tommy Diaz explained that upon the deputies’ arrival, the suspect retrieved a pistol from his waistband and reportedly aimed it at law enforcement.

This action prompted a deputy to fire, striking the suspect once in the hip area inside the gas station.

After being shot, the suspect claimed his weapon was fake.

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

Diaz also mentioned that the suspect had an outstanding felony warrant for burglary and a probation violation.

Authorities urge anyone with information about this case to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center at (713) 221-6000 or leave a message at (713) 274-9100.