Police say the officer was working a security job when he encountered someone who lunged toward him, so he fired.
A Texas Southern University police officer working security at an apartment complex opened fire after a report of suspicious activity.A Texas Southern University Police Department officer working security at an apartment complex opened fire on someone who got away, according to Houston police on Wednesday morning.The officer was notified about suspicious activity inside an open building on the property.
When he went inside, he saw a person in there and identified himself as an officer, police told ABC13. That's when a male lunged toward the officer, who then fired a shot one time, said HPD Asst. Chief E. Garcia.The officer, who was not injured, has been with the agency for seven years.
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