Houston, Texas, December 5, 2025
A suspect was critically injured after a traffic stop in Houston escalated into a gunfire exchange with police. The incident began with officers stopping a car for an expired registration, only to find that the driver had an outstanding felony warrant. After attempting to flee, the suspect fired at officers during a pursuit, crashed, and continued shooting before being struck by return fire. The suspect is now hospitalized in critical condition. Two women in the vehicle faced legal issues as well, with one being arrested due to a warrant. No officers were harmed.
Houston, Texas
A suspect is in critical condition after exchanging gunfire with Houston police during a traffic stop on Antoine Drive. The incident occurred on Thursday, December 4, 2025, around 8:41 a.m. Officers initiated the stop for an expired vehicle registration and discovered the driver had an outstanding felony theft warrant. As backup arrived, the driver fled, leading to a brief pursuit. During the chase, the suspect fired at officers before losing control of the vehicle and crashing into a pole at Antoine Drive and West 34th Street. The suspect exited the vehicle and continued to fire at officers, who returned fire, striking the suspect multiple times. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Two women were also in the vehicle; one had a felony theft warrant and was taken into custody. No officers were injured. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office and the Houston Police Department’s homicide division are investigating the incident.
This event follows a series of officer-involved shootings in the Houston area, including a fatal shooting in July on Antoine Drive. The Houston Police Department continues to investigate these incidents to ensure public safety and accountability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened during the traffic stop on Antoine Drive?
Officers initiated a stop for an expired vehicle registration and discovered the driver had an outstanding felony theft warrant. The driver fled, leading to a brief pursuit during which the suspect fired at officers before crashing into a pole. The suspect continued to fire at officers, who returned fire, striking the suspect multiple times. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Two women were also in the vehicle; one had a felony theft warrant and was taken into custody. No officers were injured.
Who is investigating the incident?
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office and the Houston Police Department’s homicide division are investigating the incident.
Have there been similar incidents in the area?
Yes, this event follows a series of officer-involved shootings in the Houston area, including a fatal shooting in July on Antoine Drive. The Houston Police Department continues to investigate these incidents to ensure public safety and accountability.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Incident Date and Time | Thursday, December 4, 2025, around 8:41 a.m. |
| Location | 3400 block of Antoine Drive, Houston, Texas |
| Initial Traffic Stop Reason | Expired vehicle registration |
| Discovery During Stop | Driver had an outstanding felony theft warrant |
| Suspect’s Actions | Fled the scene, fired at officers during pursuit, crashed into a pole, continued to fire at officers |
| Officers’ Response | Returned fire, striking the suspect multiple times |
| Suspect’s Condition | Transported to the hospital in critical condition |
| Other Individuals in Vehicle | Two women; one had a felony theft warrant and was taken into custody |
| Officers’ Condition | No officers were injured |
| Investigating Authorities | Harris County District Attorney’s Office and Houston Police Department’s homicide division |
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