Harris County Deputy Shot At Red Light, Suspect Arrested After Driving Into Galveston Bay

The killing of a Harris County deputy turned into a tense chase that stretched 50 miles to Galveston, where the suspect tried to escape by driving his car into the bay.

Here's a detailed account of the events, tracing the incident from the shooting in Houston to the final moments of the suspect's arrest in Galveston.

READ: Here's what we know about Harris County 4th Precinct Deputy Constable Maher Husseini, who was shot at a red light

Deputy cop shot dead at red light in Houston

• 12:45 p.m.:Deputy Constable Maher Husseini, 38, of Harris County Precinct 4, was on his way to work when he stopped at a red light at the intersection of Richmond Avenue and Fondren Road in Houston. A gunman got out of his vehicle, approached Husseini's SUV and opened fire.

• After shooting Husseini, the suspect fled the scene, only to return moments later and shoot at the officer's vehicle again before leaving the scene. Husseini was taken to Ben Taub Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Law enforcement gathers at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston

• Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman spoke to the media, sharing details about the deputy's service and expressing his condolences. Husseini's wife, who was traveling, was escorted by law enforcement from Bush Intercontinental Airport upon her arrival.

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Manhunt leads to Galveston

• 5 p.m.:Houston police, using surveillance video, tracked the suspect's vehicle to Galveston, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) southeast of Houston. A Galveston police officer spotted the suspect, identified as Athir Murady, at a local hotel. When Murady realized he had been seen, he fled in his vehicle.
• A high-speed chase ensued, leading authorities to the Causeway Bridge, which connects Galveston Island to the mainland.

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Suspect heads toward Galveston Bay

• Murady drove his vehicle off the road and into Galveston Bay near the Causeway Bridge, investigators said. He got out of the sinking car and tried to swim away, reaching about 50 to 60 yards into the water.

• Law enforcement, including tactical teams and a police K9, quickly responded with a boat. The K9 helped subdue Murady as he resisted arrest in the water.

• Murady was bitten by the dog during his arrest. He was pulled from the water and placed on a stretcher, then transported to UTMB's John Sealy Hospital in Galveston for treatment under police guard.

Authorities are looking for a weapon

• After Murady's arrest, dive teams began searching the waters near the bridge to locate the weapon used in the killing. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether it has been found.

Suspect faces charges

• Murady, initially charged with evading arrest, is expected to be charged with additional counts, including capital murder. He is currently being held without bail at the Galveston County Jail pending extradition to Harris County.

Investigation in progress

• Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz thanked several law enforcement agencies for their assistance in the arrest, including the Galveston Police Department, the Harris County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshals.

• Diaz expressed hope that the arrest would provide closure for Husseini's family, even as the investigation continues.