Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy shot by suspect in Humble, suspect in custody

HUMBLE, Texas - A suspect is in custody after a Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy was shot on Friday night, officials said. 

Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputy shot during shootout, suspect in custody

What we know:

According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office, deputies were called out to the intersection of Woodland Hills Drive and Balmoral Bay Drive in Humble just after 10 p.m. Friday night about a shooting that was occurring. 

Officials said when deputies arrived, they saw a 38-year-old Hispanic man with a gun, at which time, the suspect engaged with constable deputies and a shootout occurred. 

Authorities said the suspect shot a constable deputy multiple times and then fled into a nearby apartment. 

Officials said constables loaded the injured constable deputy into a patrol vehicle and took him to Houston Northeast Hospital. The deputy was later taken to Hermann Hospital downtown trauma center.

Authorities said the constable deputy is in stable condition and was undergoing surgery. 

Officials stated while the injuries don't appear to be life-threatening, the deputy will have a "long road to recovery."

Authorities said they surrounded the suspect's apartment complex and a standoff occurred for a little while. 

SWAT officials later deployed CS gas, which caused the suspect to leave the apartment on his own. 

According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4's Office, the suspect is in custody after the suspect sustained a police K-9 bite to the leg. 

The suspect has been taken to the hospital and will be taken to the county jail after receiving treatment. 

Officials said they will remain in the area for a little while to process the scene. 

What we don't know:

The injured deputy constable's name has not been released. 

The suspect's name was also not released. 

It's unclear what charges the suspect will face. 

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