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Houston Deputy and Suspect Hospitalized After Courthouse Shootout

Deputy Sheila Jones and a suspect were wounded in a gunfight outside the Harris County Family Law Center; both are in stable condition as police investigate.

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Downtown Houston shooting reports.

Overview

  • Deputy Sheila Jones of the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable's Office was shot in the back during a shootout outside the Harris County Family Law Center on Monday afternoon.
  • The suspect, who was also shot during the confrontation, was apprehended at the scene and is hospitalized in stable condition.
  • The incident began when deputies pursued a man reportedly armed near the courthouse complex, leading to an exchange of gunfire in the plaza area.
  • Authorities are investigating the possibility that the suspect may have been carrying more than one weapon during the altercation.
  • The Houston Police Department is leading the investigation, and the courthouse area has been secured with no ongoing threat to public safety.