HCSO: Security officer fatally shoots man during altercation outside Walgreens in Harris Co.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - The sheriff’s office says a security guard fatally shot a man in the parking lot of a Walgreens in east Harris County.
The shooting occurred in the 300 block of Uvalde Road around 8:10 p.m. Tuesday.
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According to the sheriff’s office, the security guard told deputies at the scene that he shot a man in the parking lot who had attacked him.
The wounded man, identified by authorities as Michael Luna, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Luna had reportedly gone to the Walgreens with his daughter, and he stayed in his vehicle while she went inside the store.
According to HCSO, Luna exchanged words with the security guard, got out of his vehicle and approached the security guard. Authorities say Luna struck the security guard several times in the head, knocking him to the ground.
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The sheriff’s office says the security guard drew his pistol and fired several times at Luna.
Authorities say the security guard, who is licensed and is employed by a security guard agency, was cooperative with investigators.
Investigators were reviewing surveillance video and speaking with witnesses.
HCSO says the case was presented to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, which declined charges at this time.
The investigation is ongoing.