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Multiple Police Officers Injured in Houston Shooting

Five police officers were injured during a gun battle in southeast Houston late Monday afternoon when narcotics officers attempted to serve a search warrant, according to Houston police chief Art Acevedo.

Four of the officers were struck by gunfire and the fifth suffered a knee injury during the shootout, Acevedo said

He said officers believed black tar heroin was being dealt out of the home.

“Once the officers breached the door and the gunfire began from the suspects, one of the suspects actually retreated momentarily to the back of the room and then that suspect came back and again engaged the officers in gunfire,” Acevedo said at a Monday evening news conference.

It was not immediately known how many officers returned fire but the two suspects were later found dead after SWAT officers used two robots to go into the home and determine that it was safe to enter after the gunfire stopped.

Acevedo didn’t immediately have additional information about the suspects. The names of the injured officers were not immediately released.

“This has been a tough day for our city,” said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. “Pray for (the injured officers) and pray for their families.”

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Acevedo said two of the four officers shot were life-flighted to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, while the other two were transported by ambulance. The two who were taken by helicopter were in surgery as of 7:45 p.m., in critical but stable condition, Acevedo said.

Two other officers, including the one who injured a knee, were in good condition at the hospital Monday night. Another officer who was shot was released after being treated for a shoulder wound.

A group of 12 officers, six from the narcotics division and six patrol officers, went to the house around 4:15 p.m. to serve a search warrant, Acevedo said.

He said officers believed black tar heroin was being dealt out of the home.

“Once the officers breached the door and the gunfire began from the suspects, one of the suspects actually retreated momentarily to the back of the room and then that suspect came back and again engaged the officers in gunfire,” Acevedo said at a Monday evening news conference.

It was not immediately known how many officers returned fire but the two suspects were later found dead after SWAT officers used two robots to go into the home and determine that it was safe to enter after the gunfire stopped.

Acevedo didn’t immediately have additional information about the suspects. The names of the injured officers were not immediately released.

“This has been a tough day for our city,” said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. “Pray for (the injured officers) and pray for their families.”

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  • Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released a statement after the shooting was reported.

    “This evening’s horrific attack on police officers is a solemn reminder of the service and sacrifice our brave men and women in law enforcement make every day to keep us safe. The city of Houston and the Houston Police Department will have whatever state resources they need to bring swift justice to those involved. I ask all Texans to join Cecilia and me in praying for the officers injured, and for the continued safety of all law enforcement officers who protect our communities.”

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