Search on after slaying of sheriff’s deputy at Texas gas station

A gunman approached Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Darren Goforth, 47, from behind as he pumped gas into his vehicle and fired multiple shots, authorities said. Goforth, a 10-year-year veteran who was wearing his uniform when the attack occurred late Friday night, fell to the ground and the gunman continued shooting. Police described the suspect as a male with a dark complexion, about 5-foot-10 to 6-feet tall, wearing a white T-shirt and red shorts and driving a red or maroon pickup-style truck with an extended cab. They said an intensive search for the suspect remained ongoing Saturday morning.

I can tell you with diligence and justice the suspect will be caught. And he will be brought to justice … This is a very callous individual.

Deputy Thomas Gilliland, Harris County Sheriff’s spokesman

Goforth died at the scene. Detectives were checking security camera video for possible clues. Harris County Sheriff’s deputies and homicide investigators joined officers from other agencies, including the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Houston Police Department, in searching for the suspect.

This is a very tough moment right now for the Harris County Sheriffs Office. Keep us in your prayers and in your thoughts.

Deputy Thomas Gilliland

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