Suspect shot, killed by Houston officers at hotel along Southwest Freeway

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Updated  February 22, 2026 11:25pm CST
FOX 26 Houston
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The Brief

    • Houston Police officers reportedly shot a suspect near the West Loop and Southwest Freeway.
    • The suspect was allegedly firing his own weapon before he was shot.
    • The suspect has been pronounced deceased. No officers were hurt

HOUSTON - Investigations are underway after Houston Police officers shot and killed a suspect at a hotel.

Shooting involving Houston Police officer

What they're saying:

Officials say the shooting happened at about 9 p.m. Sunday at a hotel near the Southwest Freeway and the West Loop.

Police were said to be responding to a call about a suspect firing a weapon. Officers had an encounter with an armed male, and they shot the suspect.

Sources tell FOX 26 that the suspect has been pronounced deceased.

No officers were hurt.

We will update when more information is available.

The Source: Houston Police Department

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