Police shooting in north Houston: Man fatally shot during struggle with officers
HOUSTON - A 42-year-old man was fatally shot by police on Wednesday evening, in north Houston. The incident occurred around 9:37 p.m. on Werner Street.
Incident Overview
Police say two female officers patrolling a high-crime area spotted two men standing in front of a store with no trespassing signs. They checked their IDs and discovered one man had outstanding warrants. As the officers searched him, one felt a gun and ordered him to put his hands behind his back. When the suspect refused, he fought the officers for the gun.
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Aftermath
During the struggle, one officer fired her weapon, hitting the suspect. Paramedics transported him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The officers, with 8 and 11 years of service respectively, sustained minor injuries.
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Authorities are investigating the shooting.