A manhunt is currently underway in Houston following the shooting and death of a US Marshal deputy.

A manhunt is currently taking place following the death of a deputy who was shot while executing a warrant in southeast Houston on Wednesday.

The Houston Police Department is seeking 56-year-old Robert Lee Davis, also known as Christopher Davis, who is wanted for his involvement in a shooting and is currently on the run.

A Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputy was shot in the head and killed while serving a warrant on a repeat offender, as stated by Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz.

At approximately 11:30 a.m., an incident occurred in the parking lot of a Dollar General located on Stella Road near the 610 South Loop.

The offender in the parking lot opened fire and fled when Vargas and his partner approached his vehicle while serving a warrant.

At the time of the shooting, Vargas was a member of the U.S. Marshal's Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force, as stated by authorities.

Officials said Vargas was shot in the head.

Vargas was taken to Ben Taub Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Authorities stated that Vargas, a 17-year veteran of the force, leaves behind a spouse and three offspring.

Harris County Constable Alan Rosen announced on X that his department is assisting in the search for the suspect.

"Rosen wrote, "We are praying for the officer who was shot while serving a warrant this morning. Please keep this officer and his family in your prayers. I have deputies attached to this task force who are out searching for the suspect with our other law enforcement partners.""

Davis was last seen wearing a blue Nike hoodie with white lettering, blue jeans, and blue sneakers.

Houston Crime Stoppers is requesting anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the Houston Police Department.