Houston police made public a video captured on September 12 that shows department officers discharging their weapons at an unidentified suspect on North Wayside Drive in northeast Houston.
The footage, timestamped at 01:31:55 GMT, depicts the suspect, who had been accused of firing at passing motorists, being wounded after officers responded.
Authorities said the suspect had allegedly shot at drivers in a series of incidents along the same stretch of road, prompting a heightened police presence.
The released video shows the officers approaching the suspect, ordering him to stop, and then opening fire when he continued to pose a threat. The suspect is seen falling after being hit.
The incident adds to recent reports of gunfire directed at drivers on North Wayside Drive, a corridor that has seen multiple shootings in recent weeks. Police have been investigating the pattern and have increased patrols in the area.
Houston Police Department officials declined to name the officers involved or provide further details about the suspect’s identity, stating that the investigation remains ongoing.
The department’s decision to release the video follows public interest in the series of shootings and aims to provide transparency about the use of force in the encounter.
No additional injuries were reported, and the suspect’s condition after being wounded has not been disclosed.