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Police Release Footage: Suspect Fired at Cars, Then Officers
12 Sep
Summary
- Officers shot a man after he allegedly pointed a gun at them.
- The suspect is accused of randomly firing at vehicles and people.
- Three civilians were shot and survived before police intervention.
Body-worn camera footage has been released by the Houston Police Department, documenting the events of August 14th. Officers responded to reports of a man randomly firing at vehicles in the Settegast area.
The footage shows officers confronting Demetri O'Neal Thomas, 45, who police allege pointed a gun at them. Multiple officers and a DPS trooper fired their weapons, striking Thomas. Prior to the police shooting, three individuals were hit by gunfire from the suspect and sustained non-fatal injuries.
Thomas has been charged with four counts of aggravated assault against a public servant and three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His bond has been denied, and he is currently in jail. He is scheduled to appear in court again in October.
