LISTEN: Police scanner notes shooting death of Sgt. Brewster

Monday, December 9, 2019
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Sounds from a police scanner documented the moments surrounding the shooting death of Sgt. Christopher Brewster.

Officers can be heard warning each other that the suspected shooter, 25-year-old Arturo Solis, was wearing red and on the move.

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Although Brewster had been hit with the fatal shot, he was still able to keep his sense of mind and convey important details to his fellow officers.

:05-06
Sgt. Brewster: SHOTS FIRED!

:11-14
Is everything under control out there?



:16 - :19
Sgt. Brewster: SHOTS FIRED! SHOTS FIRED!

:20-25
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OK. Have shots fired 17:54. Need units en route.

:30-33

Sgt. Brewster: HE'S WEARING RED! HE'S WEARING RED! HE'S WEARING RED

:36 - 38



That's clear. Do I have anybody hit?

:39-44

That's clear. Keep checking back back. Send me a message. Do I have anybody hit at the location?
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:47-49
Officer: We need HFD to our location real quick!

:51-55
That's clear. Can somebody advise if the officer was hit at the location?

:57-1:02
Officer: Dispatch - we got one shot. Right side of the chest.
That's clear. I'll get EMS en route.
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