Five Houston Police officers have been shot Monday afternoon reportedly while serving a narcotics warrant according to Houston PD.
Houston Police Officers Union President Joe Gambaldi tweeted, “We currently have 5 officers shot, all on their way to the hospital. One is being life flighted. On the way to the hospital, will update when I can.”
ABC 13 Eyewitness News reports:
Five Houston police officers have been shot in southeast Houston. The officers were reportedly serving a narcotics warrant.
Life Flight was called to the scene. All the officers have been taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital.
Details are coming in to Eyewitness News, but we are learning two suspects are dead at the scene. Sources say a third suspect is believed to be barricaded inside the house.
The scene at 7800 Harding is still an active crime scene. Please avoid the area. #hounews
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 29, 2019
Streets in the neighborhood are blocked off and neighbors are being held at a safe distance. Media is being pushed back as police say the scene is still an active investigation.
HAPPENING NOW: HPD blocking off streets near the scene where 5 officers were shot. They’re rerouting drivers out of the neighborhood. One officer told me, “It’s still unsafe over here. Please turn around.” #abc13 pic.twitter.com/br77j52hjA
— Chauncy Glover (@ChauncyOnTV) January 29, 2019
We have several officers that have been struck by gunfire, the situation at the shooting scene is still fluid. Please pray for our officers and their families. More to follow.
— Chief Art Acevedo (@ArtAcevedo) January 29, 2019
At this time we can confirm 5 officers have been struck and transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital, Medical Center and Ben Taub General Hospital. Further updates will be provided as available. #hounews
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 28, 2019
We currently have 5 officers shot, all on their way to the hospital. One is being life flighted. On the way to the hospital, will update when I can.
Please keep all the officers in your prayers!
— Joe Gamaldi (@JoeGamaldi) January 28, 2019
The incident happened late Monday afternoon in the 7800 block of Harding in southeast Houston. Harris County Sheriff’s deputies and ATF agents are assisting at the scene.
A perimeter has been set up for a possible additional suspects.
Just been notified that three (3) of HPD officers have been shot. I am waiting to get a status report. I am asking for your prayers for them. st
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) January 28, 2019
Suspect in the HPD shooting is down. st
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) January 28, 2019
Statement On Houston Police Shooting: https://t.co/PYc4qmVDeN pic.twitter.com/EC3jIrAxX3
— Gov. Greg Abbott (@GovAbbott) January 29, 2019
[…]
Multiple news sources have reported that both of the suspects are dead.