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Harris County Deputy Shoots Man While Responding to Disturbance in Humble

Officials have opened an active probe that could shape charging and oversight decisions after a string of recent deputy-involved incidents.

Overview

  • Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched at about 1:37 p.m. Wednesday to the 15600 block of Morning Dove Drive in Humble where a deputy discharged a weapon and struck an adult man.
  • The injured man was taken to a hospital and his condition has not been released while no deputies were reported injured.
  • Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced the shooting on social media and said investigators are processing the scene but provided few public details.
  • Earlier incidents in June prompted internal and district attorney reviews in Harris County so investigators are expected to use search warrants, ballistics testing and witness interviews in this probe.
  • The case adds to heightened local scrutiny of officer use of force and the community should watch for updates on the victim's condition and any charging or departmental review outcomes.