Deputy shoots suspect in leg at North Harris County home invasion scene

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Monday, May 27, 2019
Deputy fires weapon at North Harris County home invasion scene
Deputies were responding to a home invasion involving multiple suspects when the shooting occurred.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Deputies responded to a home invasion on 101 Hollow Tree Lane involving three suspects.

According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, deputies located the car of the possible home invasion suspects and attempted to conduct a stop.

One of the suspects exited the vehicle armed with a pistol.

A female deputy discharged her weapon and struck the armed suspect in the leg.

The injured suspect was transported to a nearby hospital, while the two additional suspects were taken into custody.