HOUSTON, TX – A hit-and-run incident early Saturday morning led to an officer-involved shooting at the intersection of Hillcroft and Richmond.
According to police, officers responded to the scene around 2:57 a.m. and found one vehicle with the driver still inside. The other vehicle involved had fled the scene. As officers approached to check on the driver, he exited his vehicle holding a firearm. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, the suspect turned toward the officers, prompting them to discharge their weapons, striking him at least once.
The suspect, described as a Black male approximately 40 years old, was transported to the hospital in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. Impairment is suspected but has not yet been confirmed. Witnesses remained at the scene and provided details about the other vehicle, which is believed to be a black pickup truck.
No officers were injured in the incident. Both involved officers, a 14-year veteran and an 8-year veteran, discharged their weapons. The suspect’s firearm was recovered at the scene. As per department policy, bodycam footage of the incident will be released within 30 days.
If you have any information about this case, you are urged to contact the Houston Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
