Officer Fires and Strikes Suspect on Westheimer Road in West Houston

Overview

• Houston Police say an officer fired and struck a suspect on Thursday evening in the 14300 block of Westheimer Road; the suspect was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.
• No officers were injured in the incident, and HPD described the encounter as prompted by the suspect allegedly pointing a gun at responding officers.
• HPD command staff and the department public information officer were dispatched to the scene as officials opened an active investigation and provided only preliminary details.
• The shooting occurred near a stretch of Westheimer and Highway 6 that has seen recent late-night violence, a pattern that has raised community concern about safety near bars and restaurants.
• Area residents and business owners can expect updates from HPD as investigators work the scene and review evidence such as surveillance footage and officer reports.