Off-Duty Harris County Deputy Shoots Person in Tomball

TOMBALL, Texas (KTRK) — A person is expected to make a full recovery after being shot by an off-duty Harris County deputy in Tomball in a second shooting involving an HCSO deputy overnight Saturday.

Shooting Incident at a Bar and Grill

The shooting happened sometime after 1 a.m. in the 23200 block of Tomball Parkway at a bar and grill near Spring Cypress.

Disturbance Spills Over into Parking Lot

According to HCSO Chief Tommy Diaz, an alleged disturbance inside the bar spilled over into the bar’s parking lot.

Off-Duty Deputies Attempt to Diffuse the Situation

Investigators said once all parties were outside, two off-duty deputies, said to be working extra jobs, were trying to diffuse the situation.

Refusal to Surrender Weapon Leads to Shooting

Gonzalez said at least one of the men involved pulled out a pistol and was ordered by one of the deputies to put down the weapon. However, the man refused and was then shot by the deputy.

Man Transported to Hospital in Critical Condition

The man was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Fortunately, no one else was injured in the incident.

Second Shooting Involving Harris County Deputies

This shooting is one of two involving Harris County deputies early Saturday. Another deputy, who had been with HCSO for six years, was shot in the hand after confronting alleged car burglars in the Atascocita area just before 3 a.m. He is expected to be OK.

Both shootings are currently under investigation by authorities.