Man accused of shooting at HPD helicopter, assaulting woman in southeast Houston arrested, charged

HOUSTON – A man accused of shooting at a Houston Police Department’s helicopter after assaulting a woman Sunday has been arrested and charged.

Lou Dustin Granados, 52, was charged with aggravated assault of a family member. It’s not clear if he will face more charges.

HPD officers responded to an assault in progress at a residence, located in the 4200 block of Crenshaw Street, around 2:25 a.m.

Officers said Granados assaulted a woman and then fired shots inside and outside of the residence.

When an HPD helicopter arrived at the scene, investigators said Granados fired at the chopper.

Fortunately, the helicopter was not damaged and the officers inside were not injured.

The suspect was later detained and officers recovered the weapon from the residence.

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