A Harris County sheriff's deputy was shot in the hand while responding to a suspected vehicle break-in Saturday, officials said. The deputy, who has not been identified, was fired upon by a suspect at the 2400 block of Cactus Bend and managed to return fire, striking the assailant, according to a post from Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez on X.
@HCSOTexas deputy responded to a call for service at the 2400 blk of Cactus Bend, involving suspects possibly breaking into vehicles. Upon arrival, suspect(s) allegedly shot at the deputy. The deputy was struck in the hand, but was able to return fire, striking
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) December 23, 2023
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Upon the deputy's arrival, he confronted the suspects which led to the gunfire exchange, the wounded officer was then rushed to Memorial Hermann-Northeast Hospital and is reported to be in fair condition; Gonzalez also mentioned in a follow-up post on X that the deputy is “in good spirits and in good condition” despite the harrowing incident. Two more suspects reportedly fled the scene, and authorities have initiated an active search to locate them, the situation reflecting the all-too-frequent perils law enforcement officials face while on duty.
The suspect who was shot by the deputy was transported to a hospital, but details on their condition have yet to be released. Sheriff's office commanders have made their way to the hospital in a show of support for the injured deputy and to gather further information on the unfolding events of the confrontation.
