Incident Overview

A woman was shot by an FBI agent in southwest Houston after allegedly threatening the agent with a machete. The shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Milan Drive and East Anderson Road, in the parking lot of the Del Papa Food Store.

Details of the Shooting

According to the FBI, an agent was conducting authorized law enforcement activity in the area when the woman, armed with a machete, approached and threatened him. The agent then fired his weapon, striking the woman. She was taken to a local hospital, and her condition has not been released. The FBI said the agent was not physically harmed.

Eyewitness Accounts

Several eyewitnesses, including Amos Khan, who works part-time at his father’s gas station, reported seeing the woman holding a machete before the shooting. Khan recalled seeing the scene unfold when he arrived at the gas station, with multiple police officers present. He left the station briefly and returned about 15 minutes later, by which time the woman had already been shot and was being loaded into an ambulance.

Khan’s Encounter with the Woman

Khan recognized the woman, saying she came to the gas station regularly. On the day of the shooting, she had made a purchase, buying some alcohol. When asked about the woman’s machete, Khan speculated that it might have been for self-defense. He described the machete as being around two and a half to three feet long, with a blade and handle of significant size.

Aftermath of the Shooting

The aftermath of the shooting left the area in disarray, with the street closed off, preventing vehicles from entering or leaving the area. Khan mentioned that some cars were stuck in the area for a couple of hours due to the procedures and investigation.

Investigation

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and the FBI has not released further details at this time. The FBI’s Inspection Division will conduct an independent and objective investigation of the incident, as per FBI policy. The agency released a statement regarding the incident, confirming the details of the shooting and the ongoing investigation.

Conclusion

The incident highlights the risks and challenges faced by law enforcement officers in their daily duties. The investigation will aim to provide a clear understanding of the events leading up to the shooting and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. As the investigation continues, the community awaits further updates and clarification on the events that transpired.