Downtown Houston shooting: Police respond to active shooter reports near Harris County Criminal Justice Center

Police are responding to reports of a shooting and an active shooter near the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in downtown Houston.

Updated on: Apr 21, 2025, 23:36:48 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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Police are responding to reports of a shooting and an active shooter near the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in downtown Houston. The shooting occurred near 1115 Congress Street shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Click 2 Houston reported.

Downtown Houston shooting reports. (Pixabay)

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed the incident, writing on X, “Receiving preliminary reports of a shooting at or near our criminal justice complex downtown, near 1100 blk of Congress. No other details.”

Several local residents and witnesses took to Facebook to provide updates. Authorites are yet to issue an official statement on the incident.

“Active shooter reported in Downtown Houston ((1201 Franklin). Just heard a deputy call it out on the radio. Just advised that a Pct 1 deputy and civilian is down. Both unconscious,” one person wrote on X.

Another wrote, “Congress St in Downtown Houston - shooting. A Harric County PCT1 Deputy was shot in the shoulder at a Harris County Courthouse. The shooter was also shot multiple times, and is in custody.”

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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