Shooting at the police with an AR-15

[ml1209]

Not a good way to end a meal at a Mexican restaurant.

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6294983.html

Police, deputies find dead man after NW Harris Co. chase

Harris County sheriff's deputies and Houston police are still sorting out the details as they try to find out who killed a man in a shooting that led to a chase in which a driver fired at a deputy before finally giving up.

The incident began about 10:15 p.m. when police were sent to investigate reports of gunfire coming from a Mambo's restaurant on U.S. 290 near Tidwell.

"As they arrived, a large group of people in the parking lot pointed to a white pickup truck that was fleeing the area," said Lt. John Legg of the Sheriff's Office.

The Houston officers pursued the GMC Sierra, but lost sight of it as it headed westbound along 290 and crossed the city limit.

"The vehicle's description and direction of travel was then broadcast to Harris County," Legg said.

Sheriff's patrol cars took up the chase. One deputy was able to maneuver ahead of the pickup and lay a strip of spikes across the roadway.

As the pickup sped by, the driver fired at the deputy but missed, Legg said.

The driver eventually pulled over on 290 near Kickapoo Road. Inside the truck, deputies found an AR-15 rifle and a dead man who had been shot.

Investigators have not determined who shot the man, but Legg said it did not appear that any officers fired their guns during the pursuit.

"It's still under investigation, the circumstances surrounding how this individual sustained those gunshot wounds," Legg said.

Charges are being prepared against the driver, who is 23. Officers have not determined whether he knew the dead man or whether the truck was stolen.

[Kawabuggy]

This is just a few miles north of my house. My co-worker was recently robbed at gun point right across the street from Mambos. My co-worker is Mexican. He said his attackers were all Mexican and that the area is really starting to get bad with Mexican gangs. He moved out of his apartment on Tidwell immediately after getting robbed.

I try and avoid traveling, or visiting anywhere on 290 when I can. It's getting to a point in Houston where the places to avoid are out numbering the places that are "safe". You can always count on Houston to have multiple shootings, and homicides, every day. It's the American way of life here-or at least the dirt-bags think so.

In this case, I'm glad the officers were all safe. Houston PD & Sheriff's have my respect. This is one tough place to be a cop.

[oilman]

My wife and son were traveling West on 290 last night (2 cars) and got passed by the BG and the chasing cops. High speed it was. Glad they got him.

[BigRon]

I am thankful that no officers were hurt. People who shoot at the police generally have a very short shelf life. This guy is lucky to be arrested instead of shot. No matter how hard society tries, you can't fix stupid.

[BigD_htl]

wow i can't believe this BG ain't dead

[newmenu2]

he will be soon enough