No one is safe in a country with lax gun laws, let alone a country that idolizes destructive weapons as much as America does. Every day, a record number of people die from gun violence, and on Monday, it was police officers who took a sudden hit.
Five cops were shot in cold blood Monday evening while trying to serve a warrant on a suspect in Houston, Texas. Those five police officers were taken to area hospitals where at least two of them are in critical condition.
DEVELOPING: At least five police officers shot in Houston, according to CBS affiliate @KHOU; the suspect is dead, KHOU reports. pic.twitter.com/ceNapNOnka
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) January 28, 2019
CBS News reported:
“It is not immediately clear what led to the shooting. SWAT officers and federal agents — including Houston’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) — have responded to the scene.”
The latest from Houston Police Watch Command
A total of 3 suspects in a residence.
One of them is dead. Two still inside.
HPD was serving a warrant at the home.
Five officers shot and transported to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/23QD1p0POX— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) January 28, 2019
Five Houston police officers were shot while trying to serve warrants, a law enforcement source and the head of the police union said. Their conditions aren't known. At least one suspect is dead. https://t.co/gR6R1gjArz pic.twitter.com/Ix9T4ffnSm
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 29, 2019
A total of three suspects hit the officers with a barrage of bullets, leading to five injured cops and two dead suspects. Police are now deploying a robot to make sure no one else is barricaded in the house.
Law enforcement officials trying to get to @TXMedCenter where five wounded @houstonpolice officers are being transported now. #KHOU11 #HouNews pic.twitter.com/M7DvqvLcUH
— Matt Dougherty (@MattKHOU) January 28, 2019
Texas Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement:
“This evening’s horrific attack on police officers is a solemn reminder of the service and sacrifice our brave men and women in law enforcement make every day to keep us safe.”
Life Flight landing at the scene in southeast Houston where five officers have been shot. https://t.co/tM2PBNUlvS pic.twitter.com/5rjn4hI4b0
— KHOU 11 News Houston (@KHOU) January 28, 2019
“The city of Houston and the Houston Police Department will have whatever state resources they need to bring swift justice to those involved.”
LATEST: Aerial footage shows massive police response after five Houston police officers injured in shooting. Authorities say the area where the shooting happened is still an active crime scene. https://t.co/LWMoCBlc2W pic.twitter.com/eCJvZ1Tnsj
— ABC News (@ABC) January 29, 2019
“I ask all Texans to join Cecilia and me in praying for the officers injured, and for the continued safety of all law enforcement officers who protect our communities.”
Police now confirm five officers have been shot in SE Houston. #khou11 pic.twitter.com/nIoDpQYk1S
— Brett Buffington (@BrettKHOU) January 28, 2019
Darkness in Houston. A long night is coming. For some families, the longest. A night of prayer. Five officers shot. Two of those in critical, say police sources. All we can do is wait. #khou #HTownRush pic.twitter.com/sPsM5q8ATl
— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) January 29, 2019
