Driver fatally shoots Houston-area deputy before fleeing

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Driver fatally shoots Houston-area deputy before fleeing

Jan. 23, 2022
Updated: Jan. 23, 2022 9:02 a.m.

HOUSTON (AP) — A driver shot and killed a Houston-area deputy during an early Sunday morning traffic stop and then got back in his vehicle and drove off, authorities said.

Harris County Precinct 5 Constable Ted Heap identified the slain deputy as Cpl. Charles Galloway, 47, at a news conference.

Houston police will handle the investigation. Police Chief Troy Finner said witnesses saw a man get out of his vehicle and fire multiple shots at the deputy before driving off.

“This is senseless. It makes no sense whatsoever,” Finner said. Heap added that Galloway had no time to respond or defend himself.

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[Srkdqltr]

1. Don't the police have dash cameras? They should have a good idea of who they are looking for.

[Squaredeal]

2. No body camera to ID the shooter?

Body cameras also protect the police. Perpetrators might have second thoughts if they think they’ll be caught.
Every private and public vehicle should be equipped with front and rear cameras too, to help protect its passengers from road rage, careless/reckless drivers, finding fault in car accidents, and police abuse. If enough cars had them, people would think twice about bad behavior on our roads.