HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department said a suspect is dead following a shooting in southeast Houston the morning after Christmas, according to officials.
The shooting happened at the CityScape Apartments near Highway 288 and Almeda Genoa just after 1:30 a.m. Friday.
According to police, someone called, thinking her car had been hit the parking lot. When she went outside, she said she saw a man standing in front of a tan SUV, allegedly pointing a gun at her, police said.
HPD Commanders & PIO are en route to an officer involved shooting in the 13350 block of Cityscape Ave.
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) December 26, 2025
Prelim info is a driver produced a firearm after a crash. Responding officers discharged their weapons, striking the armed driver. More at the scene. #HouNews pic.twitter.com/xzVoa6zFHP
HPD said the woman then called police. Once officers arrived, they said they located the man outside the gate.
Officials said the man did not comply with officers’ commands, leading to three officers opening fire, hitting the man.
ABC13 asked HPD whether the man opened fire, and they responded that it is under investigation.
HPD said there were multiple weapons inside the man’s car, and it is unclear if he lived at the complex.
The three officers involved were placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues, HPD said.
“This is a very sad scene for everybody involved. It’s always a tragic loss when someone dies,” said HPD Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu.
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