A on-duty Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy in Houston, Texas has died after he was reportedly shot multiple from behind while pumping gas at around 8:30 p.m. tonight:
"Deputy was pumping gas into his vehicle on shift. Male suspect came behind the deputy and shot him multiple times."
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) August 29, 2015
#UPDATE: The deputy was a 10-year veteran. Motive unknown. The deputy was on duty at the time of the incident.
— FOX26Houston (@FOX26Houston) August 29, 2015
#UPDATE: Suspect shot the officer multiple times as he was on the ground.
— FOX26Houston (@FOX26Houston) August 29, 2015
#UPDATE: The officer was shot once in the head, and 3 times in the back. Chaotic scene on West Rd. at Telge. Avoid area if possible.
— FOX26Houston (@FOX26Houston) August 29, 2015
Update: Harris Co deputy was shot from behind while gassing up patrol car. Deputy fell down, suspect walked over and continued firing.
— WFAA (@wfaa) August 29, 2015
The suspect is still on the loose:
#BREAKING: Deputy fatally shot outside of gas station in Texas; manhunt on for killer: http://t.co/cWuNPUi4nC. pic.twitter.com/5OPQWZAwcU
— ABC 7 News – WJLA (@ABC7News) August 29, 2015
URGENT: Help locate dark complected male, 5'10 – 6 ft, white t-shirt and red shorts in a maroon or red fleet side extended cab Ford Ranger.
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) August 29, 2015
Male suspect in fatal deputy shooting is guessed to be between 20-25 y/o with short hair. Traveled westbound on West Rd #HouNews
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) August 29, 2015
#BREAKING: Deputy fatally shot outside of gas station in Texas; manhunt on for killer: http://t.co/cWuNPUi4nC. pic.twitter.com/5OPQWZAwcU
— ABC 7 News – WJLA (@ABC7News) August 29, 2015
We ask that you continue to give us your prayers and thoughts. Continue praying for this deputy's family. #ThinBlueLine #HouNews
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) August 29, 2015
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