Chase on Katy Freeway ends with 1 injured, sheriff says

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Houston Police Department is investigating a chase involving the Harris County Sheriff's Office that left on person shot.

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez tweeted that his deputies were attempting a routine traffic stop Thursday afternoon when the pursuit began.

The chase ended on the eastbound side of the Katy Freeway. 

The driver of the vehicle being pursued suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to a nearbv hospital by LifeFlight. No word on who shot the driver.

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The sheriff added that two others were taken into custody.

Because the incident happened within the city limits, HPD is taking over the investigation.