The police department tweeted that officials were heading to the scene after they were told of the shooting Wednesday.
Houston police commanders were on their way to the city's Denver Harbor neighborhood where they said an officer opened fire Wednesday afternoon.
The shooting reportedly happened in the 400 block of Rouse Street near Laredo Street just after 2 p.m.Police did not immediately disclose what may have led to the officer discharging his weapon.Tune into Eyewitness News broadcasts throughout the afternoon as our crews gather facts from the scene.
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