Suspect killed after stabbing officer in Downtown Houston
HOUSTON - Houston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead Friday evening in downtown Houston near Market Square Park.
Chief Diaz says the incident happened near the CVS across from Marker Square Park by Milam Street around 7:25 p.m.
Officer stabbed near Milam Street
What we know:
Patrol officers with the Downtown Division were doing routine business checks in the area and stopped by the pharmacy store to check with aff if everything was okay.
While officers were still in the CVS, a man walked in yelling and talking loudly, according to Chief Diaz. The suspect appeared to be in a crisis.
The two officers asked the man to step outside while they tried to help him. During this time, a back-up officer also arrived on the scene to assist. Police say the officers walked the man across the street and he became belligerent.
Chief Diaz reports the officers decided to arrest the man because of the verbal comments he was making. During the struggle with the suspect, he pulled a knife out of his waistband and stabbed Officer Garza behind the left ear close to his neck.
The other officer who was with Garza shot and killed the suspect, police say.
Officer Garza was taken to a hospital in the Medical Center and is expected to be okay.
At this time, investigators are at the scene collecting evidence and information. According to the chief, body camera footage will be released at a later date as is protocol.
What we don't know:
Police have not yet identified the officer who fired the shot at the suspect.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by Houston police.