KATY — Harris County Sheriff deputies and state troopers engaged with a group of thieves that were suspects in up to 13 robberies over the past several weeks.
Ed Gonzalez, the county sheriff, said only state troopers fired their weapons.
Of the four suspects, one died on the scene, a second was taken to a hospital where they later died. The remaining two were arrested.
One of the state troopers received minor injuries from broken glass. None of the officers were injured, and no citizens were injured.
Officer Involved-Shooting update 2: 22202 Westheimer @ S. Mason Road. Of the 4 possible suspects: one suspect struck & deceased at scene, a second shot & transported to hospital, and 2 were arrested. No Officer was struck, but one was possibly injured by broken glass. #HouNews
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) February 13, 2019
Officer Involved-Shooting update 3: the male transported to hospital was critical. No LEO shot. One trooper had minor injury due to broken glass. Only @TxDPSSoutheast troopers fired shots. Robbery crew suspected in as many as 13 robberies. #HouNews
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) February 13, 2019
Officer Involved-Shooting update 4: the male at hospital has been confirmed deceased at the hospital. #HouNews
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) February 13, 2019
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