Suspect who led police on chase in stolen vehicle dies after suffering medical episode: HPD

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Monday, July 29, 2019
Authorities believe the suspect was arrested following a stolen vehicle chase
Suspect dead after arrest following police chase: HPD

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An investigation is underway in the death of a chase suspect who was arrested in The Heights on Sunday.

Houston police say they chased a stolen vehicle out of the 100 block of E.10 Street at around 6:14 p.m.

The chase ended at the 1000 block of Harvard Street, where two people were later detained.

Officers say one of the suspects suffered a medical episode after being arrested.

The suspect was then transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.