Procession held for fallen HPD sergeant

Thursday, November 12, 2020
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Police Department escorted the body of fallen Sgt. Sean Rios today to a southeast Houston funeral home.

Rios was shot to death Monday afternoon in a north Houston gun battle.

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The procession departed the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences on Old Spanish Trail and concluded at Peevey Funeral Home at 12440 Beamer Road.

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Family members are then expected to finalize details for Rios' funeral services.

Procession planned today for fallen HPD sgt


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The man accused of killing Rios was taken into custody a day after the shooting. A judge has set his bond at $500,000. He's scheduled to be back in court Thursday.

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