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Name Withheld

Age :

Gender : Male

Race : Unknown

Date : 01/15/2026

Location : 15900 block of Ridlon Street near Sheldon Road

City : Channelview

County : Harris

State : Texas

Agency : Harris County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during investigation

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/15/2026, Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the 15900 block of Ridlon Street near Sheldon Road in Channelview after receiving reports of a man claiming to be a police officer and behaving suspiciously at a residence. Deputies contacted the man outside the home and asked for identification. Authorities stated the encounter escalated, and a deputy discharged a firearm, striking the man. The man was pronounced dead at the location. Initial reporting did not confirm whether a firearm or other weapon was recovered. Officials stated deputies were not injured. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit and Internal Affairs Division are conducting the investigation in accordance with department policy.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/01/15/person-shot-by-deputy-in-east-harris-county/
https://abc13.com/post/police-shooting-channelview-leaves-person-dead-deputies-not-hurt-hcso-says/18410826/