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17-Year-Old Charged After Firing at Harris County Deputies

The charges underline the dangers deputies face when responding to domestic weapons disturbances.

Overview

  • Harris County deputies answered a reported weapons disturbance at an apartment complex on Westpark Drive and encountered a teen who was allegedly armed with a knife.
  • Officials say the suspect fired at deputies at least twice and was quickly taken into custody with no deputies reported injured.
  • Authorities identified the suspect as 17-year-old Kyel Evans and prosecutors filed aggravated-assault charges including assault on a police officer and assault with a deadly weapon involving family violence.
  • The call for service came at 7:18 p.m. on Wednesday and the sheriff’s office says the case remains under active investigation.
  • The filing moves the matter into the criminal and juvenile process and highlights how domestic disturbances with weapons can produce immediate risks for both family members and responding officers.