Harris County Pct. 5 deputy killed during traffic stop

Precinct 5 deputies are on scene as well as investigators with the Houston Police Department, who will be handling the investigation. 

We have a crew headed to the hospital to gather more details. 

A Precinct 5 deputy has been shot and killed during an apparent traffic stop this morning in Southwest Houston. Precinct 5 deputies are on the scene and HPD will be handling the investigation. Prayers for the deputy’s family and his brothers and sisters in blue. #hounews pic.twitter.com/MxvdlSXKJH

— Harris County Pct 5 (@HCpct5) January 23, 2022

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