Henry Road shooting: Suspect with mental health issues hospitalized after being shot by Harris County deputy, sheriff says

ALDINE, Texas (KTRK) — A Harris County deputy shot a suspect who allegedly charged authorities with a metal bat, according to the sheriff's office.

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted about the shooting on Friday on X, formerly known as Twitter. Gonzalez said one of his deputies shot a man with mental health issues on Henry Road.

Investigators told Eyewitness News the sheriff's office was called about a disturbance involving a man armed with a knife.

When officers arrived on scene, the man was holding a metal bat, according to Maj. Saul Suarez.

The man allegedly charged at law enforcement, prompting a deputy to fire several shots, striking the 30-year-old suspect.

The suspect was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to the sheriff's office.

Gonzalez said no deputies were injured and an investigation was underway.

Suarez told ABC13 the suspect had a violent criminal history and deputies had been called to the same location in the past.

The deputy who opened fire has worked for the Harris County Sheriff's Office for three years, according to Suarez.

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