Crime
Suspect in Custody Following Domestic Disturbance in Brazoria County, Officer Shot
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall, with blonde hair. He was last seen wearing jeans, a grey hoodie, and a white baseball cap.
Authorities in Brazoria County, Texas, are investigating a domestic disturbance that escalated into a shooting incident, resulting in an injured police officer.
The incident occurred on Avenue C off Highway 35 around 9:15 a.m. local time. Responding officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of a domestic dispute involving a 36-year-old man and his elderly mother and grandmother.
Upon arrival, the officer was involved in an altercation with the suspect and was shot. The suspect then fled the scene, leaving the injured officer behind.
The wounded officer was transported to a nearby trauma center and is currently listed in stable condition.
In addition to the officer, authorities have confirmed that a female victim, believed to be either the mother or grandmother, sustained injuries prior to the arrival of law enforcement. The exact nature of her injuries remains unclear.
A massive search operation was launched to locate the suspect, involving multiple law enforcement agencies, including helicopters, a DPS plane, a SWAT team, and resources from various departments in the region. The collaborative effort among these agencies was described as “quite impressive” by Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Patin.
The suspect was apprehended around midnight, approximately half a mile away from the scene of the shooting. Charges against the suspect are pending.
The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office is leading the ongoing investigation into the incident.
Further details will be released as they become available.
Crime
Victim Killed in Northwest Side Phone Repair Store Shooting Identified as 35-Year-Old Cody Bell
San Antonio police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at a phone repair store on the Northwest Side, resulting in the deaths of two men.
The incident took place around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the 11800 block of Bandera Road, near Loop 1604.
According to authorities, the altercation began when a customer, dissatisfied with the repair service, engaged in a verbal dispute with an employee.
As the confrontation escalated, it turned physical.
At one point, police said the customer produced a firearm and shot the employee.
In response, a second employee retrieved his own firearm and shot the customer.
Both the initial victim and the customer sustained fatal injuries and were pronounced dead.
The employee who was killed has been identified as 35-year-old Cody Bell.
The second employee involved in the shooting is cooperating with investigators and is not currently facing charges, police confirmed.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities review evidence and statements to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.