Northwest Harris County: Suspect in critical condition following deputy-involved shooting, 1 deputy injured

Harris County authorities provide update following deputy-involved shooting

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez holds a news conference following a deputy-involved shooting on Wednesday evening.

HOUSTON - One man is in critical condition following a deputy-involved shooting in Harris County on Wednesday evening. 

Houston Wolsley Court: Three deputies fire shots at suspect

What we know:

According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies were called out to a family disturbance just after 6 p.m. in the 10700 block of Wolsley Court, near Highway 290 Highway 6.

Suspect in critical condition following deputy-involved shooting Harris County

A suspect is in critical condition after a deputy involved shooting in Harris County on Wednesday evening. FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has the latest.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a news conference late Wednesday that when the deputies arrived, a woman told them that her 66-year-old husband, who was said to be intoxicated, had thrown her out of the house. 

Officials said they were told the man was armed or may have had a weapon. 

When deputies attempted to go inside the home to talk with the husband, the man immediately opened fire on the deputies, Gonzalez said. 

Authorities stated that's when three deputies returned fire on the husband, striking him. 

The husband was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition. 

One deputy was injured. However, he was not struck by gunfire, but had a laceration on his forehead. The deputy was said to have non-life-threatening injuries. 

Gonzalez said the deputy was said to be in good spirits. 

Officials said two of the deputies involved in the incident have been with the agency for a year and a half. The third deputy was said to have been with the agency for 11 years. 

Harris County officials said there was no known history or issues reported at the home. 

What we don't know:

Officials did not provide the identity of the man who was shot. 

Harris County officials also did not say where the man was shot or how many times. 

An ongoing investigation is now underway.