Houston manhunt concludes: Suspect, accused of killing deputy, is shot and killed by police.
A warrant was issued for Robert Lee Davis' arrest following the fatal shooting of Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas.
On Wednesday evening, a Houston manhunt concluded with the police shooting and killing the suspect who allegedly fatally shot a deputy while attempting to serve a warrant.
The Houston Police Department announced that 56-year-old Robert Lee Davis, also known as Christopher Davis, was being sought in connection with the death of a deputy.
"Law enforcement officers shot and killed the suspect near the original shooting scene on Stella Link, police said in a post on X."
Earlier in the day, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz announced that Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas was killed after being shot in the head while serving a warrant on a repeat offender.
Deputy Sheriff Vargas from the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office was lost this afternoon, according to Whitmire.
At approximately 11:30 a.m., a shooting occurred in the parking lot of a Dollar General store.
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 was 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.""
A photo of Davis, who was last seen wearing a blue Nike hoodie with white lettering, blue jeans, and blue sneakers, was released by police prior to his discovery.
The Houston branch of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives aided the police in their search for Davis.
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