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Harris County Sheriff's Office conducts active shooter training exercise

The Harris County Sheriff's Office conducted an active shooter response training exercise Thursday night at Wildcat Electrical Supply in Crosby. The drill was part of the agency's emergency preparedness efforts.

Where
Crosby, Harris County
When
Oct. 15, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Harris Crosby

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Who's involved

  • Harris County Sheriff's OfficeAgency conducting active shooter training exercise
  • Sheriff Ed GonzalezSheriff overseeing training

The facts

  • Training exercise took place at Wildcat Electrical Supply on Wallisville Road at Crosby Freeway.1
  • Exercise began at approximately 10 p.m. Thursday night.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Harris County Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Bureau Tactical Division led the exercise.2
  • Residents and businesses in the area experienced increased law enforcement presence during the drill.1 2 Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

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  • Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Training is part of ongoing efforts to prepare for emergencies and protect public safety.1
  • Sheriff Ed Gonzalez We train for the unexpected so we're prepared when it matters most.2

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  • Law enforcement to conduct active shooter training in east Harris County

    CW39 Houston

  • HCSO to conduct active shooter training Thursday night in the Wallisville area

    Click2Houston

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  1. Law enforcement to conduct active shooter training in east Harris County CW39 Houston Not rated, October 15, 2026
  2. HCSO to conduct active shooter training Thursday night in the Wallisville area Click2Houston Not rated, October 15, 2026

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