Officer shot in face after police chase in Houston

A 29-year-old police officer with three years on the job was shot within the face following a tense pursuit, police in Houston, police introduced Saturday.

Officer Crystal Sepulveda took one bullet to her face and one other to her foot and is anticipated to outlive. The suspect, who police say was armed with a pair of automated pistols carrying prolonged magazines, was shot lifeless.

Chief Troy Finner stated in a press convention that round 2 a.m., Missouri Metropolis, Texas, officers noticed a stolen automobile related to an aggravated theft. That triggered a multi-department pursuit that resulted in a firefight in a residential neighborhood the place the suspect crashed the automotive he was driving in entrance of a house, then ran away, taking pictures himself within the foot.

Officers engaged the person, an unidentified Black male believed to be between the ages of 25 and 30, and a shootout ensued. The pursuant was shot “a number of occasions” and delivered to a hospital the place he died.

The chief described the suspect as an individual as closely armed and “so violent,” whereas crediting officers for his or her dealing with of the harmful state of affairs.

“That’s what we’re dealing with,” Finner stated. “Everybody must realize it.”

Sepulveda was in secure situation at Memorial Hermann Hospital. Missouri Metropolis Assistant Police Chief Lance Bothel referred to as Sepulveda “A robust officer (who) will make it via this.”