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Man shot by Deer Park police after woman shot during domestic disturbance at East San Augustine Street apartment, police say
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Man shot by Deer Park police after woman shot during domestic disturbance at East San Augustine Street apartment, police say

DEER PARK, Texas (KTRK) — Two people were shot, one by a police officer, at a Deer Park apartment overnight, according to officials.

The shooting happened at an apartment complex on East San Augustine Street near Center Street.

Investigators said the man and woman who were shot are married. Both are in the hospital recovering after undergoing surgery, according to the Deer Park Police Department.

Police said they received a 911 call around 12:45 a.m. Monday. On the call, dispatchers might hear some kind of disturbance in the background.

When the police arrived at the scene, a young woman ran outside, followed by a man with a gun.

Officers gave him verbal commands to drop the weapon, but he did not obey, according to DPPD. The police shot him twice in the abdomen and face.

When police entered the apartment, they found a woman who had been shot in the abdomen.

Investigators said a second child was also inside the home. Both children were physically injured.

“The adults were in a relationship and I believe they were married, but (he is) stepfather to the kids,” Lt. Chris Brown said.

The officer who shot the man twice will be placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, according to department policy.

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