MANHUNT OVER: Blue Alert suspect in Texas shot, killed by officers

HOUSTON, Texas (KWTX) - The manhunt in the Houston area for a man accused of fatally shooting an area deputy is over, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced.

“A short time ago, the suspect was shot by law enforcement officers behind the businesses near the original shooting scene here on Stella Link. The suspect is deceased,” Gonzalez said.

Houston police earlier identified the suspect as 56-year-old Robert Lee Davis III, also known as Sean Christopher Davis. A Blue Alert was issued statewide.

The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office identified the deputy shot and killed in the incident as Jesus Vargas.

“He was more than a team member—he was a friend, mentor, and inspiration to everyone who knew him,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post. “His professionalism and kind nature left a lasting impact on our office and the residents he served.”

Authorities say a U.S. Marshal K9 that found Davis hiding in a dumpster was shot twice and airlifted to a vet.

The K9, named Rocky, is in stable condition, according to authorities.