A deputy from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office has been hospitalized after being shot by a suspect in Humble, Texas. This incident unfolded shortly after 10 p.m. on Friday night when deputies responded to a call at the intersection of Woodland Hills Drive and Balmoral Bay Drive.
Upon arrival, law enforcement officials encountered a man armed with a gun. The situation escalated quickly as the suspect engaged the deputies, resulting in a shootout.
The confrontation led to the suspect shooting one of the constable deputies before fleeing into a nearby apartment. The injured deputy was swiftly transported to Houston Northeast Hospital in a patrol vehicle for medical attention.
In response to the incident, law enforcement has surrounded the suspect’s apartment, with SWAT teams present at the scene. Authorities are urging drivers and the public to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.
Details regarding the condition of the injured deputy have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear if the suspect sustained any injuries during the exchange of gunfire.
This breaking news story is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
