A South Houston police officer was critically injured after being shot in the head during a traffic stop when a suspect opened fire with a shotgun.
Surveillance captures gunfire erupting when South Houston officer shot in head during traffic stop, suspect killedSuspect dead, officer shot in head with shotgun following chase in South Houston Houston Weather and Traffic Guide March 28: Sunny Skies, I-10 Closure and a Sporty Saturday.
Read full article: Houston Weather and Traffic Guide March 28: Sunny Skies, I-10 Closure and a Sporty Saturday.Fatal crash closes southbound lanes on 610 Loop near TanglewoodSurveillance captures gunfire erupting when South Houston officer shot in head during traffic stop, suspect killedearly Friday morning, according to South Houston Police. The suspect was killed in a return of fire by responding officers.“Driver! Your hands! Move your hands!” an officer commands on the footage.“Your hands now!” — followed by multiple gunshots. South Houston Police say the incident began as a traffic stop before 1 a.m. The driver refused to stop, leading officers on a slow-speed chase for several miles before pulling into a location near 6th Street and Avenue B. Two of the three responding officers approached the vehicle — one on the driver’s side and one on the passenger’s side. Police say the officer on the passenger’s side noticed the man had a shotgun. Within moments, investigators body camera footage captured the suspect opening fire. “The guy opened fire on the officer striking him in the head. The other officers there returned fire and the opponent is no longer alive,” a South Houston police official said.“We thought we were getting shot at,” a witness said. The injured officer was transported to a hospital and remains in the ICU in stable condition. South Houston Police said they are grateful for the medical care the officer is receiving and wish the officer a speedy recovery. The names of the officer and suspect have not been released. KPRC 2 News will continue to follow this story as more information becomes available.We want to begin by recognizing our night shift officers for the outstanding job they did during the officer-involved shooting. Your professionalism, quick thinking, and dedication do not go unnoticed. A special thank you to our dispatcher—your calm communication, coordination, and ability to manage high pressure situations played a critical role. We also want to give thanks to our neighboring agencies for their swift response and assistance. Your support and coordination are greatly appreciated during such critical moments. At this time, we ask for continued thoughts and prayers for our officer as he recovers. We are grateful to report they are receiving care, and we are wishing them a full and speedy recovery.Corley Peel is a Texas native and Texas Tech graduate who covered big stories in Joplin, Missouri, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jacksonville, Florida before returning to the Lone Star State. When not reporting, Corley enjoys hot yoga, Tech Football, and finding the best tacos in town.Big City Wings, Big City DEALS | How to save $$$ on your next night out with Houston Life DealsGet Hungry, Astros Fans! Reviewing the TASTY new food options coming to Daikin Park this yearRare guest alert! ⚠️We love when Chantell Preston stops by Studio B with the best advice and laughsHere's what 2 Investigates is learning about the future of electricity bills at CERAWeekThe Astros Open Day is on ThursdayUnited Airlines most elite passengers are getting a shortcut around long TSA wait timeHow Houston Open course conditions are similar to The MastersSuspect dead, officer shot in head with shotgun following chase in South Houston
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