Texas police officer shot in face during chase, suspect dead: authorities
Missouri City Police Officer Crystal Sepulveda expected to fully recover after being shot in the face, foot
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A robbery suspect is dead after a Missouri City, Texas, police officer was shot in the face and a foot following a car chase early Saturday, authorities said.
The Missouri City officer was identified as 29-year-old Crystal Sepulveda, a three-year veteran of the force. Sepulveda was rushed to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and is expected to make a full recovery, said Lance Bothel, Missouri City assistant police chief.
"She is a strong officer and she will make it through this," Bothel said.
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The pursuit began after 2 a.m. when officers spotted a stolen vehicle linked to an aggravated robbery call at a gas station, police said. The driver of the stolen vehicle allegedly refused to pull over and led officers on a chase before stopping his vehicle in front of a house.
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Officer Crystal Sepulveda, a three-year veteran of the Missouri City, Texas, police department, is expected to fully recover after a suspect shot her in the face and foot early Saturday, authorities said. (Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office)
The suspect ran from the vehicle into the backyard of the home and fired at officers, according to authorities. Police said he struck Sepulveda in the head and a foot.
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While Sepulveda was being rushed to the hospital, officers set up a perimeter and located the suspect. He shot at the officers, who returned fire, striking the suspect.
The suspect was pronounced dead at a hospital. Police did not immediately release the suspect's identity.
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Police said the suspect had two automatic handguns in his possession when he was shot.
The investigation is ongoing.