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BREAKING: Houston Police Chief Details Incident That Injured 5 Narcotics Officers (FNN)

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Published on 29 Jan 2019 / In News and Politics

At least five Houston Police Department officers have been shot at a southeast Houston home. The shooting was reported on Harding Street near Berkley Street. Houston Police Officers Union president Joe Gamaldi posted on Twitter that two of the officers are in critical condition while the three others are in stable condition.

All five of the injured officers were taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital - Texas Medical Center, at least two of them taken by Life Flight medical helicopter. The officers were serving a warrant when the shooting was reported on Monday afternoon.

Houston police have confirmed that one suspect has died at the crime scene with the SWAT team actively working to make sure there is no one else inside the home on Harding Street.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement on Monday regarding the shooting:

This evening’s horrific attack on police officers is a solemn reminder of the service and sacrifice our brave men and women in law enforcement make every day to keep us safe. The city of Houston and the Houston Police Department will have whatever state resources they need to bring swift justice to those involved. I ask all Texans to join Cecilia and me in praying for the officers injured, and for the continued safety of all law enforcement officers who protect our community.

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