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Houston Police Shoot Driver Who Fired at Officers During Northwest Houston Chase

The stop for expired registration escalated after a felony theft warrant was found.

Overview

  • Police say the driver fired from his vehicle during the pursuit, crashed at Antoine Drive and West 34th Street, then continued shooting on foot before being struck multiple times.
  • The traffic stop occurred at 8:41 a.m. in the 5500 block of Antoine Drive in northwest Houston.
  • The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition, and no officers or other civilians were reported injured.
  • Two women were in the vehicle; one was arrested on a separate felony warrant related to family violence.
  • Concurrent reviews are underway by HPD’s Homicide Division with the Harris County District Attorney, and the suspect’s identity has not been released.