STAGECOACH, Texas – Investigators say an off-duty Texas police officer fatally shot an off-duty sheriff's deputy suspected in a reported break-in at the officer's home.
The incident happened about 5:30 p.m. Friday in a subdivision in Stagecoach, about 33 miles (53 kilometers) northwest of Houston. Lt. Scott Spencer of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says the Stagecoach police officer came home, found a suspected burglar inside and shot and killed him.
Harris County Sheriff's Office spokesman Jason Spencer tells the Houston Chronicle the dead man is a Harris County sheriff's deputy who is believed to have been related to the officer.
The Montgomery County sheriff's spokesman says the officer is a 35-year law enforcement veteran, the last two years with the Stagecoach police.
No charges were immediately filed.
True Crime
The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.
