HCSO Releases Footage of Deputies Response to Reported Break-In

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has made public the body-worn camera footage from a critical incident that unfolded at the Pines of Woodforest Apartments on February 3, 2024. Responding to an “In Progress” call at 90 Uvalde Road, deputies arrived at 2:14 a.m. after a resident reported a potential break-in.

Upon arrival, the first deputy cleared the caller’s apartment, finding no intruder. However, another neighbor informed deputies of a break-in at a nearby apartment. Investigating further, deputies observed a broken window near the front door of the second apartment. They knocked and announced their presence, at which point they noticed a female inside approaching the door with a firearm.

In response to the perceived threat, two deputies discharged their duty weapons, striking the adult female. Immediate life-saving efforts were initiated, and North Channel Emergency Medical Services transported her to a local hospital.

View video: HCSO YouTube Channel

The incident remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit, with an independent inquiry by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office also underway, as per standard procedure for incidents involving potentially deadly force by law enforcement. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Division is conducting its own investigation to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.