HPD officer shot at by rifle-wielding suspect during traffic stop in N. Houston, officials said

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A Houston Police Department officer is said to be OK after being shot at while conducting a traffic stop in north Houston, officials said.

It happened in the 13700 block of Cambury Drive at about 6:50 p.m. on Saturday.
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Preliminary information stated that as the officer conducted a stop, the suspect immediately got out of the car with a rifle.

As the officer tried to move out of the way, officials said the suspect allegedly fired towards him and ran. The officer was not injured.
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The officer radioed for backup, and the suspect was caught.

The rifle the suspect had was later recovered with the help of a K9.



According to HPD, the officer has only been with the department for one year.