Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot, suspect potentially fled in patrol car

A Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot Wednesday night near the East Freeway. The suspect may have fled the scene in a patrol car.
In a post on social media, Gonzalez said the shooting occurred Wednesday night near the East Freeway in east Harris County.
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