HUMBLE, Texas — An Humble police officer was nearly shot Friday while conducting a traffic stop, police said.
Lt. Squire said when the officer was attempting to conduct the traffic stop, the suspect drove off and led the officer to a nearby apartment complex near FM 1960 and Deerbrook Park Blvd. The suspect then got out of his vehicle and started running.
The officer started to chase after the suspect and that's when the suspect allegedly pulled out a gun and shot at the officer. The officer then returned fire.
Fortunately, no one was hit, but Lt. Squire said a bullet went through the officer's pant leg.
Police set up a perimeter around the apartment complex because they could not find the suspect after he shot at the officer. Nearby schools were also placed on lockdown as a precaution.
According to Lt. Squire, the suspect's family called the police and said the suspect wanted to turn himself in.
He eventually did without incident, Lt. Squire said.
It's unknown why the officer pulled over the suspect and why the suspect ran but Lt. Squire said this is all a part of the investigation.
The identity of the officer and the suspect have not been released.
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