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Chase suspect shot during gunfight with HPD officers in NE Houston, police say

They were told the suspect was threatening to kill a family member and was armed with a pistol and rifle, according to Assistant Chief Ben Tien.

HOUSTON — An armed suspect was shot at the end of a brief police chase Friday in northeast Houston, according to HPD. 

Houston police responded to a family disturbance call around 1:15 p.m. They were told the suspect was threatening to kill a family member and was armed with a pistol and rifle, according to Assistant Chief Ben Tien. 

The man, reported to be in his mid-20s, was no longer at the house. Officers spotted his vehicle near 10200 block of Valencia Drive, just north of I-10 near the I-610 East Loop. 

They say he pointed a gun out the window and took off. The officers followed him but the chase only lasted a couple of minutes. 

“The suspect immediately jumped out of the vehicle and began to discharge his firearm at the officers. Three officers returned fire… the suspect was struck," Tien said.

No officers were injured.

The suspect was in surgery at last check and expected to survive, Tien said.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is confirmed.

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