3rd suspect wanted, charged in Harris Co. Pct. 3 deputy killed picking up dinner for family

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3rd suspect wanted, charged in Harris Co. Pct. 3 deputy killed picking up dinner for family
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Authorities are searching for 22-year-old Douglas Wooten, the third suspect charged with murder in the 2022 fatal shooting of Deputy Omar Ursin in Atascocita.

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Search underway for missing 17-year-old Brianna Martinez in HoustonNow is the perfect time to take advantage of our latest Insider Deals that elevate your home, enhance self-care and get you into the holiday spirit.Eight chef knives worth $429 only cost $109.97 for Cyber WeekPREVIOUS STORY: 2 men charged in death of Pct. 3 deputy were both out on bond for previous murder charges, sheriff says, where witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing a black sedan flee the scene. Ursin’s vehicle came to a stop after rolling into a tree.Witnesses, including individuals at a nearby school track, observed two vehicles traveling side by side before hearing gunshots. Surveillance footage and witness statements later identified the suspect vehicle as a blue Kia Optima.Authorities linked the blue Kia Optima to several individuals, including Wooten, who was seated in the back right passenger seat. Witnesses and co-defendants confirmed that Wooten fired shots at Deputy Ursin’s vehicle during the incident. Statements suggest Wooten claimed to have seen Ursin pointing a gun, though no evidence corroborates this claim. Forensic evidence, including fingerprints and DNA, further tied Wooten to the vehicle. Investigators pieced together the events leading up to the shooting, revealing that the suspects had spent the day together and were traveling to a friend’s house in Atascocita when the fatal encounter occurred. After the shooting, Wooten fled Harris County and was tracked to several states, including Georgia, Florida, Minnesota, and Iowa, before returning to Texas. Authorities cited his frequent relocation as evidence of a high flight risk.Off-duty Pct. 3 deputy constable fatally shot in Atascocita after picking up food for his family, authorities sayHolly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.Now is the perfect time to take advantage of our latest Insider Deals that elevate your home, enhance self-care and get you into the holiday spirit.Eight chef knives worth $429 only cost $109.97 for Cyber Week

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