Surveillance captures gunfire erupting when South Houston officer shot in head during traffic stop, suspect killed

SOUTH HOUSTON, Texas – A South Houston Police Officer is in the intensive care unit after a suspect opened fire during a traffic stop early Friday morning, according to South Houston Police. The suspect was killed in a return of fire by responding officers.

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Surveillance obtained by KPRC 2 community news partner Grizzy’s Hood News captured the audio of the confrontation — including an officer’s commands and rapid gunfire.

“Driver! Your hands! Move your hands!” an officer commands on the footage.

Seconds later, the sound of rapid gunfire erupts…

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