Suspect found hiding in backyard after being shot by deputy in NW Harris Co.

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Friday, July 26, 2019
Man who fled after being shot by deputy arrested
Authorities say he took off from the scene of a domestic disturbance and caught him two hours later.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Officials have arrested a suspect who was shot by a deputy during a domestic disturbance call in northwest Harris County.

It happened in the 13600 block of Vickston Lane around 8:24 a.m.

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Deputies say when the patrol officer arrived, he knocked on the door and was invited inside of the residence.

The deputy said after he entered the apartment, he heard gunshots coming from one of the bedroom doors. The deputy then returned fire.

The 28-year-old Hispanic suspect fled the scene, but was captured two hours later. Deputies say they found him hiding in a backyard with a gunshot wound to the stomach. He was transported to the hospital in stable condition.