HOUSTON — A man is in custody after he attacked a woman near the Heights and then pointed a gun at an officer, according to the Houston Police Department.
Authorities said the officer, in fear for his life, shot at the man. No one was hit.
HPD initially tweeted the suspect shot at the officer, but Assistant Chief Tien later confirmed that the suspect just pointed a gun at the officer.
It happened Sunday at about 9:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of W 20th Street in Shady Acres, north of Houston.
Police said the officer responded to the scene after a call came in about an assault in progress. The officer arrived at the location and saw a woman who looked injured. The man who allegedly assaulted the woman took off running.
The officer chased the suspect and police said that's when the suspect pointed a gun at the officer. The officer pulled out his gun and shot at the suspect, police said.
The suspect was eventually caught and taken into custody. Investigators said they found a weapon on the suspect.
The woman he allegedly assaulted had to be taken to a nearby hospital for severe injuries to her face.
A preliminary investigation points to the man and woman being in a dating relationship, police said.
This is an ongoing investigation. The incident is being investigated by HPD and Internal Affairs. The Harris County District Attorney's Office will determine what charges could be filed.
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