Suspect identified and charged after allegedly threatening electric utility worker at gunpoint

Sunday, July 14, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Charges have been filed against the man who allegedly pointed a gun at an electric utility worker in southwest Houston on Saturday morning.

The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Anthony Aloric Leonard, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Houston police said.

The incident occurred at about 8:40 a.m. in the 1900 block of Wilcrest Drive.

According to CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells, over 100 line workers working on power restoration had to be evacuated from the scene.

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Leonard allegedly fled the scene on foot, but police were able to quickly apprehend him.
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