A Houston police officer was killed in the line of duty after being shot by a man Saturday evening in east Houston. He had been responding to a domestic call when it happened.
The officer was shot in the 7400 block of Avenue I. Police said the officer was rushed to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Sgt. Christopher Brewster was a 9-year veteran of the department. He was 32 years old. He had just been promoted to sergeant earlier this year.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said, "Sgt. Brewster showed tremendous bravery til his final breath. After receiving what would prove to be a fatal wound, he displayed a will to survive. The presence of mind to radio in “shots fired” & provide clothing description. In doing so he alerted other first responders. As a supervisor he clearly led from the front, responding to a domestic disturbance call, one of the most volatile of all calls for service. There are no words at a time like this. We are simply left in awe of his heroism and selfless service. He must never be forgotten. And despite the evil and dangers law enforcement officers face daily, today countless officers will continue to suit up to protect our streets without a guarantee of returning home. They are all deserving of our admiration & respect. May he Rest In Peace."
“Every single day our officers show up go to work not knowing what they will face. Sgt. Christopher Brewster did that. Came to work, did his job, there was a domestic that he responded to, doing his job, he was fatally injured,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
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