Off-Duty Texas Deputy Constable Shot, Killed Inside Car on Way Home

Harris County Deputy Constable Omar Ursin was picking up food for his family in Atascocita when someone fired multiple shots at his vehicle, killing him.

Aug. 29, 2022

By Megan Munce

Source Houston Chronicle

An off-duty Harris County deputy constable was fatally shot inside his car Sunday night in Atascocita, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

The 37-year-old was returning home from picking up food for his family in his dark-colored Ford Focus when someone fired multiple shots at him in the 11900 block of Madera Run Parkway near Timber Forest.

Harris County Sheriff's Office investigators were on the scene around 8:30 p.m. The deputy was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead, according to Gonzalez.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office at (713) 274-9100 or call CrimeStoppers at (713) 222-8477.

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