Houston Police Fire at Man Threatening to Shoot Officers

* (Disclaimer: This video content is intended for educational and informational purposes only) * Houston, Texas — On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Houston police patrol officers responded to a check on welfare call at a residence at 413 Rouse Street and were told by a family member the suspect was having issues with alcohol and using narcotics. The family member also stated the suspect had threatened him and the neighbors. The suspect was later identified as 46-year-old Edgar DeLeon. As the officers made contact with DeLeon, he became aggressive and then went into the residence, threatening to assault his family member, neighbors and officers. DeLeon then threated to retrieve a pistol and shoot officers. At that time, officers discharged their CED (Conducted Energy Device) at DeLeon at least twice with no effect. After making the threat, DeLeon moved quickly toward the kitchen and behind a counter, which obstructed the officers’ view of his hands. Officer Alvarez discharged his duty weapon at DeLeon, str