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Man Dies by Suicide During U.S. Marshals Warrant Service in Katy, Sheriff Says

The Texas Rangers have taken lead on the case with assistance from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Overview

  • Authorities say members of the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force were executing a felony warrant at a home on the 2000 block of Edendale Circle in Katy.
  • Major Ben Katrib said the man, described as in his 50s, was wanted for engaging in organized criminal activity in Harris County and aggravated assault in Bexar County.
  • After officers knocked and received no response, they forced entry and deployed a drone inside before hearing a single gunshot.
  • Investigators said they breached a master bedroom window and found the wanted man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Officials reported no officers were injured, and the investigation now involves the Texas Rangers with support from Harris County detectives.