HOUSTON, TX — UPDATE: One officer has died and another was injured during a
The suspect is in custody and is en route to the hospital. The Police Chief for Houston PD will hold a briefing at 12:30 pm from Memorial Hermann Hospital.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Houston Police are reporting that at least one officer has been shot on the southside of Houston.
The Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo tweeted that two officers have been shot.
Houston Police Department Command Staff are en route to 2600 Holly Hall. Preliminary information indicates at least one officer is shot.
The scene is still active and the public is encouraged to avoid the area.
We will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
HPD Command Staff and PIO en route to 2600 Holly Hall. Preliminary information is that at least one officer is shot. Scene is still active. Please avoid area. Further updates will be tweeted. #hounews pic.twitter.com/CytO85yvT4
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) October 20, 2020
We have had two officers struck by gunfire. Please pray! More to follow.
— Chief Art Acevedo (@ArtAcevedo) October 20, 2020
