Overview
- A woman called HCSO on Thursday to report a suspicious man claiming to be law enforcement near Ridlon Street in Channelview.
- Assistant Chief John Nanny said deputies asked the roughly 50-year-old man for identification confirming he was an officer.
- The man allegedly produced a handgun and opened fire, prompting deputies to take cover and return shots.
- He was struck and pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities have not released his name.
- No deputies were injured, and homicide, crime scene, and internal investigations are underway with the district attorney's office involved.