An investigation is now underway following a deadly officer-involved shooting in southeast Houston on Tuesday afternoon.
At approximately 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, an officer found a stolen vehicle, a Honda Civic, in the parking lot of the Family Dollar. After the officer pulled up on the suspected stolen vehicle and blocked the car in, it was discovered that a driver, who police said is a Black male around 40 years old, was inside the vehicle.
Then as the officer attempted to detain the driver, a struggle began between the officer and the driver. FULL VIDEO: Houston police provide update following deadly officer-involved shooting at Family Dollar Tien said the officer, who was in fear of his safety and life, fired his weapon one time, striking him in the upper-torso area, in an effort to gain control of the scene.
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