The Houston Police Department says the robbery suspect opened fire on officers, and officers returned fire, fatally shooting the suspect.
Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said during a briefing Monday afternoon that the officers went to a home to execute a felony warrant for aggravated robbery.
"Before they can get off the car, the suspect began to fire upon them multiple times. Four officers returned fire, unfortunately striking the suspect, and the suspect is deceased," Chief Finner said.Robbery suspect shot by police in north Houston Houston Police say officers have shot a robbery suspect after he opened fire on them in north Houston.
Because the shooting occurred in Harris County, the sheriff’s office will conduct the criminal investigation. The police department will conduct an internal investigation, and the district attorney’s office will also conduct an investigation.The four officers are placed on administrative leave, pending the investigation. Chief Finner says the officers are with the North Belt Division's Crime Suppression Team.
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