HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A man was arrested after a shootout with deputies during an attempted burglary in north Harris County, authorities say.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to a reported burglary of a business in the 14900 block of Sellers Road.
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As deputies arrived, they said the suspect allegedly began firing at them. Deputies returned fire.
No deputies were hurt in the shootout.
The suspect later fled the scene and barricaded himself inside a residence in the 14900 block of Henry Road. Deputies said a family of two adults and several young children were inside.
Both adult occupants were secured and exited the residence, deputies said, but the children remained inside. Deputies eventually went inside to secure the them and detain the suspect.
Deputies said they found the suspect with gunshot wounds. He was taken to a hospital in fair condition with pending charges.
@HCSOTexas deputies responded to a call for service, reporting a possible burglary of a business in the 14900 block of Sellers.
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) February 21, 2026
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Following the incident, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez released this statement:
Early this morning, deputies responded to a burglary call in the Aldine area that quickly escalated into a dangerous and rapidly evolving situation.
Upon arrival, an armed suspect opened fire on deputies. They returned fire. Thankfully, no deputies were injured.
The suspect fled and forced entry into a nearby trailer home where a family — including young children — was inside. What began as a business burglary became a barricaded suspect situation with innocent lives at risk.
Our deputies acted swiftly, decisively, and with remarkable restraint. After securing the adult occupants, they made entry to safely remove the children and take the suspect into custody.
I am incredibly proud of the professionalism, courage, and teamwork displayed by our deputies in the face of gunfire and uncertainty. Their priority remained clear: protect innocent lives and bring the situation to a safe resolution.
That is exactly what they did.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez