A suspect was killed following an officer-involved shooting in southwest Houston on Thursday evening.
Police said it all started when officers attempted to stop a stolen 2014 silver Toyota Tundra in the 6600 block of Hillcroft. According to Houston Police Department Executive Assistant Chief Ban Tien, the vehicle refused to stop subsequently led the officer on a vehicle pursuit.
After the crash, officials said the suspect jumped out of the vehicle and led officers on a foot pursuit. FOX 26 Houston is now on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku and Google Android TV! After additional units arrived on the scene, they approached the suspect and attempted a life-saving measures. The suspect was taken to the hospital, however, he did not survive his injuries. Tien said the suspect, who was said to be a Hispanic male in his 20's, was in possession of a semi-automatic firearm.
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