Man shot, killed after reported hostage situation at Pearland Dairy Queen, police say

Officer-involved shooting leaves man dead at Pearland Dairy Queen Saturday, June 15, 2019.

PEARLAND, Texas – A deadly officer-involving shooting was reported at a fast food restaurant in Pearland.

Police said they responded to a call about a robbery in progress just after midnight Saturday at a Dairy Queen in the 11300 block of Broadway Street. The caller told investigators that the man inside had a gun and was holding another employee hostage.

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Police said when they arrived, the man was still inside. An officer went in and engaged with the suspect -- shooting and killing him. 

Nobody else was hurt. The man's identity has not been released.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.


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