'It didn't sound like that before.' ABC13 spoke to owner of one of at least three vehicles that were targeted. Now, the search continues for the remaining three suspects.
SUGAR LAND, Texas -- Sugar Land police say a suspected catalytic converter thief was shot and killed by an officer after allegedly pulling out a gun as they were trying to take him into custody.Sugar Land police said it all started just after 10 p.m. Thursday near the Imperial Lofts apartment complex and Constellation Field at Highway 90 and Stadium Drive.
"One of our officers had our drone up in the air and was tracking the suspect as he ran through the field. Several officers were in the field," Assistant Chief James Davis said."As a perimeter was set up, the suspect produced a weapon and the officer returned fire, shooting the suspect."None of the officers were injured.
Police said they recovered the suspect's gun at the scene. Investigators said it is unclear if the suspect actually fired the weapon or not -- that is all part of the investigation. Maurice Caraway, who lives at the Imperial Lofts, told ABC13 he woke up to a note on his SUV to call Sugar Land Police. His was one of at least three vehicles targeted by the catalytic converter thieves.
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