Houston police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired at HPD officers at 8600 Pitner Drive about 9:35 p.m. on Wednesday (August 13).
The two officers, assigned to the Northwest Patrol Division, were not injured.
HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers V. Habukiha and A. Graf reported:
The patrol officers, riding as a two-man unit, were patrolling the area and traveling eastbound at the above address when they passed a vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. The driver (suspect) began shooting toward the officers. When the officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, the suspect got out of the driver’s seat carrying a long gun and ran.
Neither the officers nor their patrol vehicle were struck by the gunfire.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division at 713-308-8800 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
JKS/JFC 8-13-20
Inc. #106365820