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Suspect arrested after being accused of opening fire towards deputy in west Harris County, HCSO says
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Harris County Sheriff's Office reported the arrest, stating it happened on Wednesday.
A suspect is in custody after allegedly firing shots at a deputy in west Harris County. The incident occurred while the deputy was responding to a disturbance. The Harris County Sheriff's Office reported the arrest, stating it happened on Wednesday.
Details of the incident are limited, but the sheriff's office confirmed the suspect's arrest. The office reported that the deputy was targeted with gunfire while on duty. For more information on the incident, readers can refer to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
The office has released initial details, and further updates may be available from their reports.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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