HOUSTON — A suspect wanted for outstanding warrants was shot and killed by police Wednesday at the end of a chase in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Investigators said a tactical team with HPD spent Wednesday morning conducting an investigation into the suspect who was wanted for three felony warrants, including felon in possession of a firearm and aggravated assault.
At about 2:45 p.m., officers saw someone who resembled the suspect get into the passenger seat of a vehicle, investigators said. The vehicle then left the location.
Investigators said officers tried to pull the vehicle over but the driver refused and a short chase began.
The chase lasted just a few minutes before coming to an end in the 8700 block of Josie Street. Police said officers had to use a certain technique to get the driver to stop the vehicle.
When the driver finally stopped, officers reportedly approached the vehicle and police said that is when the wanted felon got out of the passenger side of the car holding a bag.
Moments later, an officer shot the suspect, who was rushed to Ben Taub hospital where he later died.
Investigators said a weapon was found in the suspect's bag but he did not fire any shots.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the chase was taken into custody for evading. Investigators said he will be questioned as a witness to the shooting.
The officer who shot the suspect is part of HPD's tactical team and will be placed on administrative leave as part of the investigation, which is standard procedure.
Investigators confirmed there is body camera video of this shooting and it will be reviewed and released to the public in the next 30 days.