Suspect goes for Houston cop's gun

This harrowing footage shows the grim reality of a lethal force incident in Houston, Texas. The suspect grapples with an officer and discharges his duty weapon while trying to take it, prompting the officer's backup to shoot him. Viewer discretion is advised. The Houston police department responded to a reported burglary of a vehicle, which stated that the suspect could be armed with a knife or other sharp implement. The suspect evaded initial contact, resulting in a short foot chase. The video here picks up from Ofc. Avila as he arrives to see Ofc. Zhu wrestle the suspect to the ground. While entangled, the suspect grabs Ofc. Zhu's weapon and partially draws it, resulting in a gunshot at 0:12. As quickly as he can in a very tense situation, Avila tries to ensure as clear a shot as possible before shooting the suspect twice. The suspect is hit once in the body and once in the head. Gore spatters all over Ofc. Zhu. The suspect maintains their crouched position, but their last, snoring breath is audible. As the officers disentangle the suspect from Ofc. Zhu, Avila shows immediate and total concern for Zhu, for whom this call has been traumatic in several ways. 01:25 shows the event from his perspective. Houston Fire declared the suspect dead on-scene, and no officers or other persons were injured.