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3 suspects accused in deadly shooting of veteran deputy iD'ed, charged with capital murder: HCSO
The allegation is that they were trying to steal his catalytic converter, for which task they came armed.
LOCAL NEWS
Moriah Ballard, Digital Content Producer
Erica Ponder, Digital Content Producer
Published: March 31, 2022, 9:10 PM
Updated: April 1, 2022, 10:30 PM
3 suspects accused in deadly shooting of veteran deputy identified, charged with capital murder: HCSO
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – An off-duty Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy has died after he was shot while trying to stop suspects from stealing his catalytic converter during a trip to the grocery store Thursday night, according to officials.
Authorities say the shooting happened in north Harris County in a grocery store parking lot on 2929 FM 1960 at Aldine Westfield.
According to officials, three suspects were outside attempting to steal the deputy’s catalytic converter when the incident began.
The deputy, who has been identified as Deputy Darren Almendarez, tried to stop them before they exchanged gunfire. Officials said Almendarez returned fire but was ultimately struck by a bullet. He was later pronounced dead at Houston Northwest Hospital.
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Moriah Ballard, Digital Content Producer
Erica Ponder, Digital Content Producer
Published: March 31, 2022, 9:10 PM
Updated: April 1, 2022, 10:30 PM
3 suspects accused in deadly shooting of veteran deputy identified, charged with capital murder: HCSO
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – An off-duty Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy has died after he was shot while trying to stop suspects from stealing his catalytic converter during a trip to the grocery store Thursday night, according to officials.
Authorities say the shooting happened in north Harris County in a grocery store parking lot on 2929 FM 1960 at Aldine Westfield.
According to officials, three suspects were outside attempting to steal the deputy’s catalytic converter when the incident began.
The deputy, who has been identified as Deputy Darren Almendarez, tried to stop them before they exchanged gunfire. Officials said Almendarez returned fire but was ultimately struck by a bullet. He was later pronounced dead at Houston Northwest Hospital.
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