A Houston Police Department officer was working an extra job at the Galleria mall. While conducting routine checks the officer heard several rounds of gunfire. As the officer responded to the gunfire he was confronted by an unknown black male who was armed with a handgun attempting to flee the area. This unknown suspect raised his handgun and fired at the officer. In fear for his life the officer drew his duty weapon and returned fire missing the unknown suspect. It was discovered that the unknown suspect had shot another black male complainant.