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A robbery suspect has died after a Missouri City, Texas, police officer was shot in the face and foot following a car chase early Saturday, authorities said.
The Missouri City officer was identified as Crystal Sepulveda, 29, a three-year veteran of the force. Sepulveda was rushed to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and is expected to make a full recovery, Missouri City Deputy Police Chief Lance Bothel said.
“She’s a strong officer and she’s going to make it,” Bothel said.
The pursuit began after 2 a.m. when officers spotted a stolen vehicle in connection with an aggravated robbery call at a gas station, police said. The driver of the stolen vehicle allegedly refused to stop and led officers on a chase before stopping his vehicle in front of a home.
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Officer Crystal Sepulveda, a three-year veteran of the Missouri City, Texas Police Department, is expected to make a full recovery after she was shot in the face and feet by a suspect early Saturday, authorities said. (Harris County Sheriff’s Office 4)
The suspect ran from the vehicle to the backyard of the home and fired at the officers, according to authorities. Police said he hit Sepúlveda in the head and a foot.
While Sepúlveda was rushed to the hospital, the officers established a perimeter and located the suspect. He fired at the officers, who returned fire and struck the suspect.
The suspect was pronounced dead at a hospital. Police did not immediately release the identity of the suspect.
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Police said the suspect had two automatic handguns in his possession when he was shot.
The investigation is ongoing.