Three police officers shot in Houston; suspect in custody after hours-long negotiation
UPDATE #3: - The person suspected of shooting three Houston officers has been arrested, police said Thursday night.
UPDATE #2: Police are talking to a suspect who is holed up in an apartment complex according to ABC-13 in Houston. The television station is reporting they understand the suspect has been shot, but do not know the extent of his injuries.
UPDATE #1: Houston police are reporting all three officers who were shot are in stable condition.
UPDATE. Our three injured officers are in stable conditions. Media partners, Chief @TroyFinner will provide a briefing with details on the incident at @memorialhermann Hospital in the Medical Center. #HouNews https://t.co/JbS0RlhWWC pic.twitter.com/9Qol5laYRR
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 27, 2022
HOUSTON, Texas - Houston police are investigating a shooting that injured three officers in the Third Ward area.
The shooting happened Thursday afternoon in the 2100 block of McGowen Street.
According to police, they are actively searching for the suspect involved who fled the scene in a white Mercedes.
It's unclear what led to the shooting at this time. Police are recommending people avoid the area at this time.