The Houston Police Department released body-worn camera video of an officer-involved shooting in which officers responded to a home invasion in progress call Tuesday. One officer was shot in the leg but was able to return fire, police said.
BWC Video Shows OIS with Home Invasion Suspect
The Houston Police Department released body-worn camera video of when two officers responded to the report of a home invasion in progress earlier this week. One officer was shot in the leg during an exchange of gunfire with one of three suspects.

A wounded officer asks for help applying a tourniquet while the other officer detains a suspect following a shooting in Houston, Texas, earlier this week. Warning: The video may contain strong language.
Houston Police Department screenshot
Tuesday morning, around 9:50 a.m., two officers responded to the call and from the front door could see a woman inside with her hands tied behind her back.
The officers entered the home and spotted a male suspect in the kitchen. One officer moved to take him into custody. While the other officer moving to help the woman, another man appeared from a back room and shot him.
Officer S. Durfee, who has served with the department since January 2016, was shot in the leg and returned fire, but did not strike the gunman.
In the video, Dufree is heard telling the other officer he was shot in the right leg and asks for a tourniquet, which the officer provided. Later in the video, the officer returned to assist Dufree with the tourniquet application.
The wounded officer was taken to an area hospital where he was treated and released.
After the exchange of gunfire, the suspected shooter fled from the home on foot. Police said a third suspect was waiting in a car outside the home but fled as well.
The suspect who fled on foot was apprehended about a block away from the residence and Houston SWAT later located the suspect who had fled in a vehicle and took him into custody without incident, according to police .
Raymond Perez, 35, the suspected shooter, is charged with aggravated assault against a public servant, aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and unlawful carrying of a weapon in the 230th State District Court. Two other suspects, Michael Perez, 38, and Brian A. Garcia Chavez, 18, are charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in the same court.
The incident is being investigated by the HPD Special Investigations Unit, the Internal Affairs Division and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
More Patrol
From the Show Floor: Traka
Join POLICE as we visit with Steve Atkinson of Traka and learn about the company’s asset management cabinets and key lockers.
Read More →
Team Wendy Shares New DREW Data During Personal Armour Systems Symposium
Team Wendy shared data about DREW, a biofidelic helmet-test rig built to simulate real head-to-ground falls and capture both linear and rotational head motion, during the recent Personal Armour Systems Symposium in Belgium.
Read More →
2026 US Police and Fire Championships to Unite First Responders in San Diego for 59th Annual Event
The 2026 US Police and Fire Championships, featuring more than 35 Olympic-style events and new competitions, will return to San Diego, California.
Read More →
FOX News Channel’s FOX & Friends to Host Live Audience for National First Responders Day
In honor of National First Responders Day, FOX News Channel’s FOX & Friends will host a live audience made up of first responders and their families. Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other emergency personnel have been invited to attend the live program.
Read More →How One Police Department Cut Crime by 46% with Smarter Patrol Management
Discover how one police department cut crime nearly in half using smarter patrol data. This whitepaper breaks down the real-world strategy behind a 46% drop in vehicle thefts, improved officer safety, and stronger community visibility.
Read More →
Axon Ecosystem Advancements Connect Critical Moments of Public Safety Response
Last week, during IACP 2025, Axon unveiled what it called the next evolution of its connected public safety ecosystem. Key launches included Prepared by Axon, new Axon Assistant and Axon Air Drone as First Responder (DFR) capabilities, and Community Shield and Community Link.
Read More →When Do You Transport a Wounded Officer Instead of Waiting for EMS?
Thumbnail for video series POLICE Topics, Tactics & Tips with a yellow headline that reads When Do You Transport a Wounded Officer Instead of Waiting for EMS?
Read More →
Is Your Duty Holster Duty Rated?
The first – and worst – time I had to fight to keep my gun, my holster and duty belt held up far better than my training did.
Read More →
Streamlight Releases the Ultra-Thin Wedge SL
Streamlight has launched the Wedge SL, an ultra-thin, USB-C rechargeable light designed for users who want pocketable power.
Read More →More IACP 2025 From the Show Floor
Watch expanded coverage of IACP 2025 as the POLICE Magazine team walks the aisles at the expo and shares what we found interesting on display for chiefs from across the country and around the world this week in Denver, Colorado.
Read More →
