Suspect in cop shooting had 10 prior convictions

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Earl Riley, 25, had 10 convictions prior to his death during a shootout with HPD officers.

Earl Riley, 25, was arrested on Feb. 14 for a DWI charge that was ultimately dismissed.

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Suspect in cop shooting had 10 prior convictionsEarl Riley, 25, had 10 convictions prior to his death during a shootout with HPD officers.

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HOUSTON (KTRK) -- The burglary suspect killed during a shootout that left two Houston police officers wounded had a lengthy criminal history, according to police records.

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Earl Riley, 25, had 10 convictions, ranging from trespass to felon in possession of a weapon:

2013: Felon in possession of a weapon
2013: Burglary of habitation
2013: Drug possession
2011: Burglary of a habitation
2010: Burglary of a habitation
2010: Criminal mischief
2010: Drug possession
2010: Trespass
2009: Possession of drug paraphernalia
2009: Evading

Riley was shot and killed as three officers attempted to apprehend him and one other armed suspect in a string of burglaries on the 8700 block of Sterlingame on Tuesday afternoon.

According to a police report, Riley and a second suspect failed to comply with police orders. A shootout ensued, and Riley sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Two HPD officers were also injured.

The neighbor who called 911 minutes before two officers were gunned down tells his story.

Police continue to search for the second suspect in the shootout, who has been identified only as a black male wearing dark clothing and a blue bandana.

Crime Stoppers is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the suspect's arrest.

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