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Security Guard Shoots Man at Houston Water Facility, Suspect in Critical Condition

Police say the guard fired in response to a pipe attack on an employee that escalated to a confrontation with security.

Overview

  • The incident occurred around 9:35 a.m. Friday at 4410 Westpark Drive in southwest Houston, according to police.
  • Investigators say the man struck a worker with a large metal pipe, then advanced on security before being shot once in the chest.
  • The wounded man was taken to a hospital in critical condition, and the employee had minor injuries, police said.
  • The suspect has not been identified, and officials have not disclosed a motive.
  • Houston police are investigating at the scene, and the security guard was not injured.