HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man is dead after a traffic stop led to an officer shooting and killing a suspect, according to the Houston Police Department.
HPD said an officer pulled over a driver near Airline Drive and Tidwell Road early Saturday.
According to authorities, the driver resisted arrest when they tried to detain him and then started to fight.
“The sergeant’s weapon was discharged, and the suspect ran from the scene. The suspect was located nearby with several gunshot wounds. They did provide first aid; the suspect was transported, but, unfortunately, the suspect was pronounced deceased at the hospital,” HPD Assistant Chief Cantu said.
HPD said the sergeant sustained minor injuries and is expected to recover.
Police said the man killed wasn’t armed, and officers haven’t said what prompted the traffic stop.
The incident is being investigated by HPD’s Special Investigative Unit, as well as the Harris County District Attorney’s office.
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