Houston Police Shoot and Kill Suspect in Hit and Run Case

[kellyhound]

A suspect is dead after being shot by officers in north Houston Saturday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.

According to Asst. Chief Menendez-Sierra, officers initially responded to a crash scene on the North Freeway, where two vehicles had been involved in an accident. When officers got there, they were told that a third vehicle, a green SUV, had cut them off, causing both to collide.

The driver of the green SUV reportedly fled the scene.

Because the crash resulted in only minor damage, officers asked the drivers to exit the freeway for safety and continue the investigation near Aldine Ninth Grade School.

A secondary police unit responded to assist and found a green SUV matching the description parked just one block south of the crash scene.

Officers approached the vehicle and made contact with a man inside, who appeared to be intoxicated, according to Menendez-Sierra.

Menendez-Sierra said during the encounter, the suspect brandished a pistol while still seated in the vehicle. Officers then discharged their weapons, striking the man.

Despite attempts to administer medical aid, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

[DarkSighted]

Flat tire, flat LINE.

[Hogmann]

That is kind of quickly. I don't understand what the second officer was shooting at he didn't have a clear line of fire just dumped a couple rounds into the back window and one to the right window. Maybe he just wanted to use his gun.

[Mr.NoCredit]

He seemed pretty drunk to me. He’s a deader now too.

Way to end your life chum.

[RandomCalifornian]

Another episode of, " Play stupid games win stupid prizes"

[RandomCalifornian]

Ehhh... they blurred the blood? This is where we come to see reality, not YouTube!!

[RandomCalifornian]

Originally Posted by Hogmann

That is kind of quickly. I don't understand what the second officer was shooting at he didn't have a clear line of fire just dumped a couple rounds into the back window and one to the right window. Maybe he just wanted to use his gun.

The second officer saw his matess shocked face and when the first officer pulled the gun out, the second officer instinctively started shooting because just in case the first officer didn't shoot the assailant the second officer wanted to be sure that he got him.