February 22, 2022 - Houston police are investigating an incident in which an HPD officer discharged his duty weapon during the arrest of a wanted suspect at 12300 North Freeway (North Interstate Highway 45) about 1:25 p.m. on Monday (February 21).

The suspect, Raymont Pierre, 19, is charged with possession of a prohibited weapon in the 338th State District Court.  A booking photo of Pierre, who was not injured in this incident, is attached to this news release.

Officer A. Lopez, who discharged his duty weapon, was sworn in as an HPD officer in March 2017 and is assigned to the North Belt Patrol Division.  Officer Lopez was not injured in this incident. 

HPD Special Investigations Unit Detectives D. Hammons, C. King and N. Alvarado reported:

HPD Crime Suppression Team officers were serving felony warrants of aggravated assault and criminal mischief on Pierre.  Officers located him driving a white Nissan Altima in the mall parking lot at the above address.  Officers knew Pierre was possibly in possession of a weapon and used a vehicle containment technique to prevent him from fleeing.

Officers gave Pierre voice commands to which he responded by opening the car door, bending down, and making furtive movements.  Officer Lopez discharged his duty weapon, striking the driver's side door frame.  At that time, Pierre exited the vehicle and was taken into custody without further incident.  A semi-automatic pistol was located on the driver's side floorboard.  Two additional occupants inside the vehicle were detained and later released.  They were not injured in this incident.

As is customary in HPD officer-involved shooting incidents that occur inside the Houston city limits, this case is being investigated by the HPD Special Investigations Unit and Internal Affairs Division.

Raymont Pierre


KJS/VHS 2-22-22
Inc. #023499922