Deputy Constable Shot and Killed in Houston, Suspect Arrested After Dramatic Chase Ending in Galveston Bay

In a shocking incident on Tuesday afternoon, a deputy constable from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office was shot multiple times while driving to work in Houston. Maher Husseini, who had been serving with the constable's office since 2021, tragically lost his life in the attack.

The incident occurred when an unidentified man approached Deputy Husseini's car as he was driving, opened fire, and fled the scene in his own vehicle, according to the Houston Police Department. It is unclear at this time whether the suspect and Husseini had any prior connection. The chief of the Houston Police Department mentioned that Husseini was not in a marked patrol car nor fully dressed in uniform during the shooting.

Following an intense manhunt, the suspect's vehicle was eventually located hours later, leading to a brief chase. The pursuit ended when the suspect drove his car into Galveston Bay. Emergency responders swiftly rescued the man from the water, and he was subsequently arrested. The identity of the suspect has not yet been disclosed.

The suspect, described as an Asian or Middle Eastern man between 35 to 40 years old, had allegedly traveled from the Dallas area to Houston on Sunday, according to the authorities. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, as investigators are still piecing together the events leading up to the tragedy.

This incident comes just days after a Dallas police officer was fatally shot while sitting in his patrol car in a separate incident, highlighting the risks faced by law enforcement officers in Texas.

The tragic loss of Deputy Maher Husseini has sent shockwaves through the law enforcement community and beyond. Colleagues and community members are mourning his untimely death and offering their condolences to his family. As the investigation continues, authorities are determined to uncover all the facts surrounding this senseless act of violence.