Police in Texas are searching for a suspect after a Harris County Constable Officer was shot and killed on his way to work on Tuesday. The suspect is described as a Middle Eastern male, 35 to 40 years old, 5-foot-9, 200 pounds, who was last seen wearing a dark shirt and pants.
Authorities in Texas are investigating the tragic shooting death of a Harris County Constable Officer who was gunned down on his way to work on Tuesday morning. The suspect, who is still at large, opened fire on the deputy as he sat in his personal vehicle at a red light.
Houston Police Department Chief Noe Diaz said that the victim, identified as Deputy Maher Husseini, was shot multiple times by an "assailant" who exited a vehicle and approached Husseini's car. Husseini was pronounced dead at the scene.
Harris County Deputy Constable Shot and Killed on Way to Work; Suspect in Custody
"We are working on an unfortunate, a tragic incident, where a local constable was shot by an assailant who we have yet to identify," Diaz said at a news conference on Tuesday. "This is a senseless act of violence that has taken the life of a dedicated public servant."
According to police, the suspect fled the scene in a charcoal-gray Chevy Impala with a distinctive bumper disfigurement. A short manhunt ensued, and the Galveston County Sheriff's Office spotted the suspect's vehicle and gave chase. The suspect's vehicle crashed into the water by Old Causeway in Galveston.
Harris County Deputy Constable Shot and Killed on Way to Work; Suspect in Custody
Diaz said that authorities are actively searching for the suspect and have not yet released his name. He described the suspect as a Middle Eastern male, 35 to 40 years old, 5-foot-9, 200 pounds, who was last seen wearing a dark shirt and pants.
Husseini had been with Constable Mark Herman's Office since 2021 and patrolled the South-Central District. He was a well-respected member of the community and his loss has deeply saddened his colleagues and the community he served.
Harris County Deputy Constable Shot and Killed on Way to Work; Suspect in Custody
"Please keep Deputy Constable Husseini in your prayers," the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 posted on social media. "He was a dedicated public servant who will be deeply missed."
Chief Diaz expressed his condolences to Husseini's family and colleagues. He said that the loss of a police officer is a tragedy that impacts the entire community.
Harris County Deputy Constable Shot and Killed on Way to Work; Suspect in Custody
"Any loss of life is trauma. Any death is terrible in this community," Diaz said. "Being a deputy, it just brings us closer as police officers who are here to serve the community. It shouldn't happen."
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477 or HPD's Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.
