A Houston woman was shot in her friend’s apartment this month by sheriff’s deputies who responded to a report of a break-in and fired repeatedly into the home, according to a statement and body camera footage released by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
The women were startled when, after 2 a.m., the deputies began pounding on the door, according Mr. Crump.
Fearing an intruder, Ms. Pouncy picked up her legally registered firearm and, shortly after, was struck by five bullets, he said.
Emergency medical workers took Ms. Pouncy to a hospital for treatment, the sheriff’s office said.
While the nature of her injuries was unclear, Mr. Crump said in his statement that she was recovering.
Persons:
sheriff’s, Eboni Pouncy, Ben Crump, Pouncy, Crump
Organizations:
Sheriff’s Office
Locations:
Houston, Harris