HOUSTON – Houston police released bodycam footage showing the tense moments before officers fatally shot a 34-year-old armed robbery suspect on Aug. 10.
Officers responded to reports of an armed robbery near Bellaire and Kirkwood around 7 p.m. and spotted the suspect’s vehicle shortly after. When they tried to pull him over, he allegedly sped away, leading officers on a 15-minute chase through southwest Houston.
The pursuit ended outside a home on Aspen Meadow Drive. According to police, the suspect stepped out holding two guns as officers closed in. Officers gave multiple verbal commands for the suspect to drop his weapons, but he refused — prompting seven officers to open fire.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
No officers were injured.
HPD said the man may also be connected to other robberies in the area.