An investigation is underway after a deputy was shot and killed Wednesday while executing a warrant in southeast Houston.
Houston police announced that 56-year-old Robert Lee Davis, also known as Christopher Davis, is wanted in connection with the shooting and remains at large.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz said Brazoria County Sheriff's Deputy Jesus Jesse Vargas was shot in the head and killed while executing a warrant for a repeat offender.
The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. in the Dollar General parking lot on Stella Road near 610 South Loop.
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Houston police are searching for Robert Lee Davis in connection with a shooting that killed a deputy executing a warrant. (Houston Police Department)
Vargas and his partner were reportedly serving a warrant against the suspect in the parking lot, and when they approached the fugitive's car, they opened fire and fled the scene.
Authorities said Vargas was working as a member of the U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offender Task Force at the time of the shooting.
Officials said Vargas was shot in the head.
Vargas was taken to Ben Taub Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities said Vargas was a 17-year veteran of the Army and leaves behind a wife and three children.
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Houston police are searching for Robert Lee Davis after a deputy was shot in the head and killed. (Houston Police Department)
Harris County Officer Alan Rosen posted on X that his department is assisting in the search for the suspect.
“We are praying for the safety of the police officer who was shot and killed this morning while executing a warrant,” Rosen wrote. “Please keep this officer and his family in your prayers!!!! I have a deputy with this task force who, along with other law enforcement partners, is searching for the suspect!”
Davis was last seen wearing a blue Nike hoodie with white lettering, blue jeans, and blue sneakers.
The Houston Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting police in their search for Davis.
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Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Houston Police Department and Houston Crime Stoppers.
