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Texas sheriff’s deputy shot dead during traffic stop, authorities say
A manhunt was underway in Harris County, Texas, early Sunday after a sheriff’s deputy was shot useless throughout an obvious visitors cease within the southwest area of Houston, officers mentioned.
The sufferer was recognized as Cpl. Charles Galloway, 47, a 12-year veteran of the pressure.
“This has bought to cease,” Constable Ted Heap mentioned throughout a information convention at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Heart.
Officers affirm the Pct 5 fallen deputy is Corporal Charles Galloway. He has been with the deparment for 12 years. Constable Heap says Corporal Galloway was considered a mentor within the division. #KHOU11 pic.twitter.com/qcpxcgU8Qz
— Lauren Talarico (@KHOULauren) January 23, 2022
The taking pictures occurred round 12:45 a.m. native time, KHOU-TV reported. The incident was confirmed on Twitter by Harris County Precinct 5.
“Precinct 5 deputies are on the scene and HPD [Houston Police Department] might be dealing with the investigation. Prayers for the deputy’s household and his brothers and sisters in blue,” the tweet mentioned.
The suspect, who was merely described as a “youthful Hispanic male,” was stopped by the deputy earlier than he left his white, four-door Toyota Avalon and fired “an assault-type weapon” a number of instances on the deputy, Houston police Chief Troy Finner mentioned on the information convention.
The suspect then re-entered his automobile and fled. He was nonetheless on the run.
Our detectives are on the scene of the taking pictures within the 9100 block of Beechnut Road.
HPD commanders and PIO are at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital the place any additional data might be launched in a media briefing. #hounews https://t.co/D4B2vmYNF5
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 23, 2022
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Supply: Fox Information
