A Waller County deputy constable was found dead inside his police vehicle in northwest Harris County Thursday evening, Harris County Sheriff’s deputies said.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office said the body was found on Enclave Vista Lane and West Little York Road.
According to witnesses who told investigators, they noticed the vehicle with sirens turned on that was parked on the side of the road. That was when his body was discovered inside.Harris County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene and determined he was dead. Detectives said the deputy, who was from Waller County Pct. 3 Constable’s Office, appeared to be off duty and was in an unmarked vehicle. They found no signs of foul play or obvious cause of death.
Waller County Pct. 3 Constable Hershel Smith was notified of the deputy’s death and rushed to the scene.“It’s hard to say. There was a lot going on in life. Even within law enforcement, a lot going on.,” Smith said. “And you just got to know the guy to understand what I know -- and what you probably don’t -- that’s the thing that concerns me more than anything.”Copyright 2023 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.
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