HCSO: Man dies after being struck by vehicle while fleeing from deputies in northwest Harris County
A man is dead Wednesday afternoon after a family disturbance in northwest Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriffโs Office. Officials said deputies responded to a family violence call after 1 p.m. on the 5750 block of Greenhouse Road. Investigators said they were called out for the suspect who was accused of choking someone when things quickly escalated with deputies. According to deputies, once they arrived the suspect fled on foot and was in the process of jumping a fence when they deployed a Tazer. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition and was later pronounced dead, officials said.
HCSO: 15-year-old female shot in possible road rage shooting near Katy Freeway
Lights atop a police cruiser flash at the scene of a crime in this undated file image. HOUSTON โ Harris County Sheriffโs Office is investigating a possible road rage shooting in west Harris County. The incident occurred at Katy Freeway near Greenhouse Road. Officials said an unknown person shot at another vehicle, striking a 15-year-old female passenger in the arm. The teen is in stable condition but will require surgery.