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Harris County Deputy Shot; Possible Suspect Fled in Patrol Car
The deputy was taken to a hospital in fair condition as deputies search for a suspect who fled in a patrol car, officials said.
On Wednesday, a Harris County Sheriff deputy was shot in East Harris County, and a possible suspect fled the scene in a patrol car.
The shooting occurred in the 1100 block of Bayou Drive near the East Freeway, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, who reported the deputy is in "fair" condition.
While authorities located the stolen patrol car near Dell Dale Street and the East Freeway, the possible suspect remains at large, according to the sheriff.
An active search is underway for the suspect, though the Harris County Sheriff's Office has not identified the deputy or the suspect as of early Wednesday night.
Officials ask anyone with information to contact the sheriff's office at 713-221-6000 or call 911 if suspicious activity is observed in the area.