Early today in northwest Houston, Harris County Precinct 4 deputies turned a routine traffic stop into a full-blown manhunt, setting up a perimeter near the 8600 block of FM 1960 Road West at Mills Road after a driver took off from the scene. One man at the stop was detained, while a drone and multiple units were called in to scour the area. Constable officials said they were looking for a Black man with an afro and arm tattoos, last seen in a white tank top and black pants, and urged nearby residents to steer clear of the area while the search played out.
Constable's Update And What We Know
According to a post from Harris County Constable Precinct 4, the search kicked off after deputies initiated a traffic stop, then watched as the driver ran, prompting them to lock down the area around the 8600 block of FM 1960 Road West at Mills Road. Deputies said another male from the stop was detained, while a drone and other assets were being deployed to track down the fleeing driver. The post described the suspect as a Black man with an afro and arm tattoos, last seen wearing a white tank top and black pants, and asked anyone with information or video that might help the investigation to contact law enforcement.
Search Tactics And FM 1960 Context
Precinct 4 said a drone was en route to help locate the suspect, and noted that the office routinely uses K9s and other specialized teams when it sets up perimeter searches in situations like this. The FM 1960 corridor has seen similar law enforcement activity before, including a stolen-car manhunt near FM 1960. The Houston Chronicle also reported on a large perimeter search in the area last November that brought in a K9 unit.
What Residents Should Do
Precinct 4 asked residents to avoid the 8600 block of FM 1960 Road West at Mills Road while deputies work the scene and to report any tips that could help locate the suspect. The office also encouraged the public to follow its Facebook page and to download the "C4 NOW" mobile app to receive live updates about this incident and others in the area.
This story will be updated as officials release more details about the suspect or the outcome of the search. Anyone who believes they see the wanted man is urged not to approach him and to call 9-1-1 immediately.
