East Harris County, TX – A man has died following a deputy-involved shooting Thursday morning in East Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputies were called to the 15900 block of Ridlon, near Sheldon Road, for a service call when the incident occurred. Preliminary reports indicate two deputies fired their weapons.
According to Gonzalez, no deputies were injured during the confrontation. One man was found wounded at the scene and initially received CPR, but officials later confirmed he was pronounced deceased.
Command staff and homicide detectives responded to the location to investigate. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased or the circumstances that led up to the shooting.
The sheriff’s office has not provided additional details about what prompted the gunfire, but officials say the investigation remains ongoing. Updates are expected as detectives process the scene and interview witnesses.
Residents in the area are advised to avoid Ridlon and Sheldon Road as law enforcement continues to gather evidence.
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