A routine traffic stop on Houston's Antoine Drive turned violent on Thursday morning when a suspect allegedly opened fire on Houston police officers, prompting them to shoot back and hit the suspect. Houston Police Department officials said no officers were injured.
HPD: Traffic Stop Escalated Into Gunfire
According to Click2Houston, HPD reported that the gunfire broke out while officers were conducting a traffic stop in the 3400 block of Antoine Drive. Command staff and the department’s public information officer responded to the scene as officers returned fire and struck the suspect while first responders worked the area. Officials have not yet released the suspect’s name or condition, saying that information will come later in the investigation.
Flipped Car And Crash Investigation On Scene
Eyewitness crews at the scene spotted a vehicle flipped near the traffic stop area, as reported by ABC13, which reported that media and emergency personnel stayed on scene to gather details. Investigators were processing a nearby crash scene as the shooting investigation continued
Antoine Drive’s Troubling Track Record
This stretch of Antoine Drive has already seen multiple shootings and crashes this year, including a fatal shooting in July that remains under HPD investigation, as noted by the Houston Police Department. Local coverage compiled in past cases along the corridor shows a series of incidents on Antoine that have repeatedly drawn heavy police responses, as per Hoodline.
Investigation Still Active, HPD Stays Quiet On Details
HPD said the scene remains under active investigation and has not yet shared more about why the traffic stop was initiated or the suspect’s current condition, as mentioned by Click2Houston. Authorities asked the public to steer clear of the area while detectives and crash investigators worked to process the scene and collect evidence.
