An assistant chief of the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable's Office narrowly escaped harm when suspects in a carjacking incident opened fire on him during Thursday's rush hour traffic on U.S. 290, local authorities reported. The assistant chief, who was not named in initial reports, was following the suspects after witnessing them allegedly breaking into vehicles at Huffmeister Road. According to KTRK, the suspects then decided to shoot at the law enforcement officer, who fortunately was not struck by the gunfire. The incident caused significant disruption on the highway, leading to a shutdown of three frontage lanes amid the investigation process.

In what escalated into a high-stakes confrontation, the assistant chief watched as two suspects broke into cars, attempting to possibly make off with license plates when the situation turned volatile. The suspects reportedly fired nine shots at the assistant chief before crashing their vehicle, as per details provided by FOX 26 Houston. Following the crash, a woman affiliated with the suspects was quickly taken into custody, but two male suspects managed to swiftly run from the scene and currently remain at large.

The Precinct 5 office has not yet released additional information about the assistant chief's involvement in the chase or the identities of the suspects involved. The impact of the incident lasted several hours, as investigators worked diligently to process the scene for evidence.

As the search for the two male suspects continues, Harris County authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. A woman believed to be a part of the shooting remains in custody. The Precinct 5 Constable's Office has implored the public to assist them with any details that could help to swiftly apprehend the suspects still on the run.