HOUSTON, Texas — Two Houston police officers were executing a warrant when they were shot at an apartment complex in Harris County Monday morning.
According to KTRK, the shooting happened after 7 A.M. in the 5300 block of Aeropark at the Timber Ridge Apartments.
Senior Officer William "Bill" Jeffrey was shot several times, including in the chest, and later died as a result of his injuries, according to KTRK.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to @houstonpolice for their loss this morning.
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) September 20, 2021
In a tweet from the City of Houston, two Houston Police Department officers were shot while serving warrants at the apartment.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said one possible suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sgt. Michael Vance had been shot multiple times in the leg and is in stable condition after undergoing surgery at Memorial Hermann Hospital.
Sheriff Gonzalez said both officers were taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital.
.@houmayor Turner has been notified that 2 @houstonpolice officers were shot while serving warrants in Harris County. The mayor is receiving updates from @TroyFinner. We’ll provide more info as soon as possible. The mayor asks Houstonians to keep the officers in your prayers. https://t.co/ykDhDAVdqa
— City of Houston (@HoustonTX) September 20, 2021
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