A Harris County Precinct 1 deputy was shot and taken to the hospital following a shooting incident in downtown Houston, near the Criminal Justice Complex, on Monday afternoon. According to ABC13, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the shooting occurred at the 1100 block of Congress, details, however, surrounding the shooting and information about a potential suspect were not provided at the time.
The identity of the injured deputy has not been released, and while the conditions of both the deputy and the suspect, are still unknown, both were transported to an area hospital for treatment after the event. KHOU reports that the shooting unfolded outside the Harris County family law center, though specifics remain scarce as authorities continue their investigation into the incident.
More updates are expected as the investigation into the deputy’s shooting continues. News outlets are following the case and will share more details when police release them.
