HOUSTON (1010 WINS) -- Five Houston Police Department officers were shot late Monday afternoon while serving a warrant at a home in the city's southeast section, officials said.
Police union president Joe Gamaldi tweeted, "We currently have 5 officers shot, all on their way to the hospital. One is being life flighted. On the way to the hospital, will update when I can."
"At this time we can confirm 5 officers have been struck and transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital, Medical Center and Ben Taub General Hospital," Houston Police tweeted.
At this time we can confirm 5 officers have been struck and transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital, Medical Center and Ben Taub General Hospital. Further updates will be provided as available. #hounews
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) January 28, 2019According to CBS affiliate KHOU, one of the suspects is dead, while another two were inside the home, as of 7:05 p.m. ET.
We currently have 5 officers shot, all on their way to the hospital. One is being life flighted. On the way to the hospital, will update when I can.Please keep all the officers in your prayers!
— Joe Gamaldi (@JoeGamaldi) January 28, 2019"We have had several officers shot please pray for officers on the way to the scene now more information to follow, " police chief Art Acevedo tweeted.
We have had several officers shot please pray for officers on the way to the scene now more information to follow.
— Chief Art Acevedo (@ArtAcevedo) January 28, 2019
