HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A man was taken into custody by Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators following a deadly shooting at an apartment complex on Grant Road. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced the arrest in a tweet, and authorities are now working to determine whether the man is a suspect or a witness in the case.
The shooting took place in the courtyard of the apartment complex, resulting in the death of a man in his early 20s. According to Sgt. Sidney Miller, the victim and a friend had met up with three other men, leading to a fatal altercation.
Following the shooting, the possible suspect fled the scene, prompting a search by law enforcement. The man was ultimately captured on Summer Mill Drive in northwest Harris County, with the assistance of the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
Sgt. Miller stated, “We suspect he may have been a witness. However, we are not confirming… It’s still under investigation. We’re going to talk to him to see what his involvement was.”
The man had evaded deputies and even abandoned his car at a gas station before being caught. The authorities set up a perimeter and locked down the apartment complex in order to conduct the search. Finally, at 6:30 p.m., the manhunt came to an end as the suspect was cornered in a backyard near Mills and Perry roads.
As the investigation continues, authorities have not released the name of the shooting victim. Meanwhile, the arrested man was bitten by a K9 unit during his apprehension and had to be transported to a hospital.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez’s tweet and the subsequent arrest highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to swiftly respond to and investigate incidents of violence in the community. The developments in the case will be closely monitored as investigators work to uncover the full details of the shooting and bring justice for the victim and their loved ones.