Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of an armed female suspect by an HPD officer at 1652 West 13th Street about 6 a.m. Wednesday (July 9).
The identity of the female suspect, 39, is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
HPD Officer T. Dupuy, who discharged his duty weapon, was not injured in the incident. Officer Dupuy was sworn in as an officer in December 1992 and is assigned to the Tactical Operations Division.
HPD Special Investigations Unit Detectives H. Le and C. Walker reported:
HPD patrol officers responded to a disturbance at the above address on July 8 about 9 p.m. Upon arrival, officers learned CenterPoint Energy employees were responding to a reported gas leak in the area when the suspect began harassing them.
Officers attempted to make contact with the suspect, who barricaded herself inside the residence. The suspect was seen by officers wearing body armor and displaying a handgun from the second floor window. While maintaining a perimeter, officers observed the suspect produce a rifle, charge the weapon to load a round into the chamber and point the weapon at them through the window.
Officers contacted the Harris County District Attorney’s Office and obtained an arrest warrant for aggravated assault against a peace officer.
HPD SWAT and Hostage Negotiation team were contacted and responded to the scene. After several hours and numerous attempts to negotiate a safe surrender, the suspect pointed a rifle at officers. Fearing for his safety and others safety, an officer discharged his weapon, striking the suspect.
Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the suspect deceased. No officers were injured.
As is customary in HPD officer-involved shooting incidents in the Houston city limits, this case is being investigated by the HPD Special Investigations Unit, the Internal Affairs Division and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.