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Suspect Evades Capture After Fiery Crash During ICE Chase
29 Aug
Summary
- Suspect fled into woods after crashing during an ICE pursuit.
- One person was injured when the suspect's vehicle flipped.
- An ICE agent sustained a wrist injury during the incident.
Authorities are actively searching for a suspect who fled on foot into a wooded area in northwest Houston after a crash that occurred during a pursuit initiated by ICE agents on Saturday morning. The Harris County Sheriff's Office reported that the pursuit began around 6:30 a.m. when deputies were alerted to the suspect's vehicle being followed by federal agents.
Approximately ten minutes later, near Fallbrook and Veterans Memorial Drive, the suspect's vehicle collided with another car, causing it to overturn. The suspect then exited the vehicle and vanished into a nearby wooded area, evading immediate capture. A K-9 unit was deployed but lost the scent shortly after.
During the incident, a passenger was present in the suspect's vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries, while the passenger declined hospital transport. Separately, an ICE agent reportedly injured their wrist while attempting to break the suspect's car window at a different location, as agents had an active removal order for the suspect.
The sheriff's department intends to file charges against the suspect, including failure to stop and render aid. It remains undetermined what federal charges may be pursued.
