Christmas Eve murder suspect killed by deputies in Hermann Park

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The man wanted in connection with a brutal Christmas Eve murder was shot by deputies in Hermann park Saturday, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

Albert Simon made a sudden move toward a bag when a deputy shot Simon, according to a tweet from Gonzalez.

Simon was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to Gonzalez.

WATCH: Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez explains how Al Simon was confronted at Hermann Park

"It's been a horrific time period for many," the sheriff said.

Simon, 52, was wanted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, Carolee Taylor on Christmas Eve. He had not been seen since that night.

Simon left the shooting scene in a dark colored Jeep Cherokee. A murder warrant had been issued for him related to Taylor's death.

Witness describes what he saw as deputies converged on Hermann Park

"He jumped out of his car and started running away," a witness said.

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Investigators believed Simon had a gun and considered him dangerous.

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She was well-known in social circles and served on committees for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, according to Taylor's friends.

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