Officer Shoots, Kills 33-Year-Old in Armed Robbery Incident

On May 16, 2025, an officer-involved shooting occurred at 2200 Southmore Boulevard in Houston’s Museum District, resulting in the death of 33-year-old Earnest Duke Harrison. The Houston Police Department (HPD) responded to reports of an armed robbery suspect wielding a machete. Officer confronted Harrison, who advanced toward her with the weapon, prompting Officer L. Jumonji to discharge her firearm. Harrison was struck, rushed to a hospital, and later pronounced dead.
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