HOUSTON – A man has died in the hospital following an officer-involved shooting with METRO police in Downtown Houston on Sunday morning, authorities say.
According to the Houston Police Department, the shooting happened on Main and Bell Streets around 8:54 a.m.
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The METRO Police Department said they responded to a disturbance after a man was seen approaching the Bell Station platform with a firearm towards patrons.
Authorities said the incident “appears to have begun as a domestic-related argument.”
METRO police officers found the suspect with a gun in hand. After he refused to comply with demands, METRO police said officers fired their weapons and struck the suspect.
Emergency medical services took the suspect to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
No officers were injured.
“Red Line trains are currently single-tracking between Downtown Transit Center and UHD while the investigation continues. A bus bridge has been established between Downtown Transit Center and Burnett to support service,” METRO said following the incident.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. HPD Homicide is handling the case.