Suspect dead after shootout with Houston police officers, HPD says

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Suspect dead after shootout with Houston police officers, HPD says
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The Houston Police Department says seven officers returned fire on a suspect who shot at them after a chase.

An investigation is underway at the scene of the shooting along the US 59 feeder road and US 90 in Sugar Land.Houston-area family members questioned by police after locating their stolen pickup, getting into shootout

According to HPD, around 10 p.m. Tuesday night, officers at the gas station saw an unoccupied vehicle with two guns and drugs reportedly in plain view inside. They set up surveillance. Police say, at some point, the suspect displayed a weapon and fired upon officers. Seven officers returned fire, HPD says.Lawmakers push for 6 new felony courts, amendment to Texas constitution in hopes of stopping revolving door

The officers were not injured. HPD Chief Troy Finner says, per policy, they will be put on administrative leave.

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