Robbery suspect killed after advancing on officers while holding gun in SW Houston

HOUSTON – A robbery suspect was killed after authorities said he advanced on officers while holding a gun in southwest Houston Sunday.

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According to Houston Police Chief Troy Finner, officers were dispatched to a robbery at a convenience store located at 3318 W. Fuqua around 11:21 a.m.

Finner said the suspect, a man believed to be 45-years-old, robbed the store at gunpoint.

When he left the store, Finner said the suspect got into a confrontation with a person outside and pistol whipped them.

Officers were driving up and saw the suspect holding the person at gunpoint. They commanded him to drop the weapon.

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Instead of dropping the weapon, the suspect got on a bike and fled northbound on Alrover. When he got to the 14400 block of Alrover, the suspect got off the bike and sat on a bench, still holding the gun. Finner said the suspect lived at that location.

Officers repeatedly gave commands for the suspect to drop the gun. At some point, Finner said the suspect got off the bench and started advancing towards the officers while still holding the gun.

Three officers fired their weapons at the suspect, striking him. The suspect died at the scene.

No officers were injured in the shooting. The person who was pistol whipped had minor injuries to their head and was treated at the scene.

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Finner said one of the officers is a 17-year veteran and a Sergeant. Another has been on the job for four years. The third officer has two years of service. They will be placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office, HPD’s Special Investigative Unit, and Internal Affairs will be conducting their own investigations into the shooting.

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This is the fifth officer-involved shooting in the area since Thursday and the third involving officers with the Houston Police Department. On Saturday, deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office were involved in another shooting and Galveston Police also were involved in a shooting.

“Been a tough last few days in our city,” Finner said referencing the officer-involved shootings.