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Suspect arrested after being accused of opening fire towards deputy in west Harris County, HCSO says
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the incident, readers can refer to the Harris County Sheriff's Office or ABC13 Houston for further details and updates as they become available.
A suspect is in custody after allegedly opening fire on a deputy in west Harris County. The incident occurred while the deputy was responding to a disturbance. The Harris County Sheriff's Office reported the arrest, stating it happened on Wednesday.
Details of the disturbance and the events surrounding the shooting are not provided in the initial report. For more information on the incident, readers can refer to the Harris County Sheriff's Office or ABC13 Houston for further details and updates as they become available.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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