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Armed suspect dies after being shot by Houston police in Gulfton area, officials say

A man, who police say was armed, has died after being shot by officers in the Gulfton area Wednesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – A man, who police say was armed, has died after being shot by officers in the Gulfton area Wednesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.

The officer-involved shooting happened at 5840 Glenmont Drive just before 4 p.m. Wednesday.

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Details are limited at this time, but police tell us the call came in as a suspicious man walking down the street with a gun.

It is unclear what happened afterwards that led to the shooting at this time.

HPD says no officers were hurt.

KPRC 2 is working to confirm more details.