HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Harris County authorities say two suspects are now dead after a vehicle chase with officials on Highway 99.
According to Constable Mark Herman, Precinct 4 deputies attempted to perform a traffic stop on suspects they believe had just stolen catalytic converters.
Once the suspects refused to stop, the pursuit began, Herman said.
Continuation Tweet Pursuit : 2 suspects were ejected from the vehicle and are dead at the scene. A third suspect has been life-lighted in critical condition. Catalytic converters were recovered at the scene. No Law Enforcement was injured, Avoid the area, investigation underway. pic.twitter.com/dlLU6KY2ev
— Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 (@Pct4Constable) April 9, 2022
As the chase made its way near Glennloch Drive at Highway 99 in northwest Harris County, the suspects reportedly lost control of the vehicle.
Two of the three passengers were ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene, the constable said.
The third suspect was reportedly transported to the hospital by LifeFlight in critical condition.
Herman also says catalytic converters were found at the scene.
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