Houston Police Shoot at Suspect Who Opened The Door and Fired a Gunshot at The Officers

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Houston, Texas — On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Westside Patrol Division officers responded to a report of a discharge of firearms at an apartment at 10202 Forum Park Drive. As the officers approached the door of the apartment where the suspect was believed to be, 41-year-old Edwin Lopez opened the door and fired a gunshot at the officers. Officer Hunter returned fire toward Lopez and then backed up to a safe location. A few minutes later, Lopez exited the apartment with gun in hand. He was given verbal commands to drop the gun, which he did, and was then taken into custody without further incident. Lopez was not injured in the incident. Officer Hunter was hit by shrapnel from Lopez’s gun and was treated at the scene. Lopez is charged with aggravated assault against a public servant in the 209th State District Court.