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Knife-Wielding Suspect Killed in Deputy-Involved Shooting at Northline Transit Center

7850 Fulton St

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  • Deputies responding to a report of indecent exposure attempted to arrest a man when a physical altercation broke out, and the suspect pulled a knife and cut one deputy. Two deputies opened fire, killing the suspect, while the injured deputy was hospitalized and expected to be released as multiple investigations continue.

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Officials said the injured deputy was hospitalized, and is expected to be released. Houston police, the district attorney’s office, and the sheriff’s internal affairs unit are investigating.

Police said the suspect pulled a knife during the encounter and cut one deputy’s hand. Two deputies then opened fire, striking the suspect, who was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

Authorities said deputies responded around 6:30 p.m. after a witness reported a man exposing himself on a train. When deputies attempted to question and arrest him, a physical altercation broke out.

According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, a deputy opened fire on a suspect who brandished a knife at the Northline Transit Center.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7850 Fulton St.

Officials said the injured deputy was hospitalized, and is expected to be released. Houston police, the district attorney’s office, and the sheriff’s internal affairs unit are investigating.

Police said the suspect pulled a knife during the encounter and cut one deputy’s hand. Two deputies then opened fire, striking the suspect, who was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

Authorities said deputies responded around 6:30 p.m. after a witness reported a man exposing himself on a train. When deputies attempted to question and arrest him, a physical altercation broke out.

According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, a deputy opened fire on a suspect who brandished a knife at the Northline Transit Center.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7850 Fulton St.

Officials said the injured deputy was hospitalized, and is expected to be released. Houston police, the district attorney’s office, and the sheriff’s internal affairs unit are investigating.

Police said the suspect pulled a knife during the encounter and cut one deputy’s hand. Two deputies then opened fire, striking the suspect, who was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

Authorities said deputies responded around 6:30 p.m. after a witness reported a man exposing himself on a train. When deputies attempted to question and arrest him, a physical altercation broke out.

According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, a deputy opened fire on a suspect who brandished a knife at the Northline Transit Center.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7850 Fulton St.

Officials said the injured deputy was hospitalized, and is expected to be released. Houston police, the district attorney’s office, and the sheriff’s internal affairs unit are investigating.

Police said the suspect pulled a knife during the encounter and cut one deputy’s hand. Two deputies then opened fire, striking the suspect, who was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

Authorities said deputies responded around 6:30 p.m. after a witness reported a man exposing himself on a train. When deputies attempted to question and arrest him, a physical altercation broke out.

According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, a deputy opened fire on a suspect who brandished a knife at the Northline Transit Center.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7850 Fulton St.

Officials said the injured deputy was hospitalized, and is expected to be released. Houston police, the district attorney’s office, and the sheriff’s internal affairs unit are investigating.

Police said the suspect pulled a knife during the encounter and cut one deputy’s hand. Two deputies then opened fire, striking the suspect, who was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

Authorities said deputies responded around 6:30 p.m. after a witness reported a man exposing himself on a train. When deputies attempted to question and arrest him, a physical altercation broke out.

According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, a deputy opened fire on a suspect who brandished a knife at the Northline Transit Center.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 7850 Fulton St.

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Radio Clips

Houston FD Citywide · Jan 28, 7:50PM · 0:15
Injury laceration. Engine 58. 7850 Fulton Street. Alpha Bravo 3.
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Houston FD OEC 1 · Jan 28, 7:50PM · 0:20
58 OEC. 58, go ahead. We just got dispatched to a breathing problem. There's also a shooting here that Ambulance 30's on, and there's an officer stabbed. You can add us to the officer stabbed. Medic 31 is responding to a breathing problem here also.
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Houston PD North Shepherd · Jan 28, 7:42PM · 0:08
And those units that are headed towards Fulton, just check by with them and get your scene and perimeter set up. 12, I'm here.
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Comments18

varsitalJan 29 at 12:16 AM

see this on youtube inna year

CRRNJan 28 at 8:10 PM

the lightrail is THE WORST thing that has happened to the Near Northside, North Lindale and Northline neighborhoods.. crime, homelessness, mentally ill, trash, and so many other issues have grown since the red line started..

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 8:11 PM

Exactly 💯

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 8:27 PM

Never bring a knife to a gun fight!

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 7:45 PM

Just anotha daze in H townz

varsitalJan 29 at 12:16 AM

see this on youtube inna year

CRRNJan 28 at 8:10 PM

the lightrail is THE WORST thing that has happened to the Near Northside, North Lindale and Northline neighborhoods.. crime, homelessness, mentally ill, trash, and so many other issues have grown since the red line started..

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 8:11 PM

Exactly 💯

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 8:27 PM

Never bring a knife to a gun fight!

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 7:45 PM

Just anotha daze in H townz

varsitalJan 29 at 12:16 AM

see this on youtube inna year

CRRNJan 28 at 8:10 PM

the lightrail is THE WORST thing that has happened to the Near Northside, North Lindale and Northline neighborhoods.. crime, homelessness, mentally ill, trash, and so many other issues have grown since the red line started..

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 8:11 PM

Exactly 💯

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 8:27 PM

Never bring a knife to a gun fight!

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 7:45 PM

Just anotha daze in H townz

varsitalJan 29 at 12:16 AM

see this on youtube inna year

CRRNJan 28 at 8:10 PM

the lightrail is THE WORST thing that has happened to the Near Northside, North Lindale and Northline neighborhoods.. crime, homelessness, mentally ill, trash, and so many other issues have grown since the red line started..

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 8:11 PM

Exactly 💯

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 8:27 PM

Never bring a knife to a gun fight!

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 7:45 PM

Just anotha daze in H townz

varsitalJan 29 at 12:16 AM

see this on youtube inna year

CRRNJan 28 at 8:10 PM

the lightrail is THE WORST thing that has happened to the Near Northside, North Lindale and Northline neighborhoods.. crime, homelessness, mentally ill, trash, and so many other issues have grown since the red line started..

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 8:11 PM

Exactly 💯

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 8:27 PM

Never bring a knife to a gun fight!

HoustonUser143738010Jan 28 at 7:45 PM

Just anotha daze in H townz

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