The Rosenberg Police Department (RPD) has commended its officers for their bravery and composure during a potentially deadly encounter this past Tuesday, April 8th.
Officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle parked at a local apartment complex. Upon locating the vehicle, they encountered a masked 17-year-old suspect inside. The suspect refused to comply with officers’ commands and fled on foot. During the subsequent foot pursuit, officers observed that the suspect was armed with a firearm. Despite repeated commands to drop the weapon, the suspect continued to hold onto it, escalating the danger of the situation.
As the suspect ran towards a nearby business, he tripped and dropped the firearm. However, instead of surrendering, he picked the weapon back up. With officers in close proximity, the situation was moments away from a potentially tragic outcome. Ultimately, the suspect chose to discard the firearm before being taken into custody. The firearm was later confirmed to be stolen as well…