HPD: Officer dragged by vehicle, leads to officer-involved shooting in The Heights

HOUSTON – A police officer was dragged by a vehicle Saturday night leading to an officer-involved shooting in The Heights, according to the Houston Police Department.

Police said the officer was conducting a traffic stop around 7 p.m. near the intersection of 36th and Main streets. Investigators said the driver was attempting to drive away and dragged the officer for a short time.

The officer responded by firing a weapon and hit the driver in the shoulder, according to HPD.

Police said the officer and the driver were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The officer suffered from road rash after being dragged, according to HPD.

HPD has not revealed the identity of the driver or the reason for the traffic stop.

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