Police Search for Man Wanted for Shooting Death of Officer in Houston

Topline: The suspect is described as being 5’10, around 200 pounds, and wearing a blue Nike hoodie and blue jeans.
Published: January 15, 2025 4:17 pm ET
Robert Lee Davis, also known as Sean Christopher Davis (via Houston Police)
Robert Lee Davis, also known as Sean Christopher Davis (via Houston Police)

HOUSTON, TX — Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting and killing a deputy in Houston.

According to KIAH, police responded to a fatal shooting involving a deputy from Brazoria County in the 9300 block of Stella Link Road, in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday morning, January 15.

Police said the victim was Jesus Jesse Vargas, a 17-year veteran of the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office and part of the U.S. Marshal’s Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.

Authorities identified the suspect as 56-year-old Robert Lee Davis, also known as Sean Christopher Davis.

Davis is described as being 5’10, around 200 pounds, and wearing a blue Nike hoodie and blue jeans.

Photo via Houston Police

Houston Police said the deputy was shot by the suspect, who fled, while he was executing a warrant for the suspect’s arrest.

Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz announced that a Blue Alert has been issued for the suspect and authorities were actively searching the area of the incident.

Chief Diaz noted the suspect is armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Police Search for Man Wanted for Shooting Death of Officer in Houston

The suspect is described as being 5’10, around 200 pounds, and wearing a blue Nike hoodie and blue jeans.
By Jacob Charles
Published: January 15, 2025 4:17 pm ET
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Robert Lee Davis, also known as Sean Christopher Davis (via Houston Police)

HOUSTON, TX — Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting and killing a deputy in Houston.

According to KIAH, police responded to a fatal shooting involving a deputy from Brazoria County in the 9300 block of Stella Link Road, in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday morning, January 15.

Police said the victim was Jesus Jesse Vargas, a 17-year veteran of the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office and part of the U.S. Marshal’s Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.

Authorities identified the suspect as 56-year-old Robert Lee Davis, also known as Sean Christopher Davis.

Davis is described as being 5’10, around 200 pounds, and wearing a blue Nike hoodie and blue jeans.

Photo via Houston Police

Houston Police said the deputy was shot by the suspect, who fled, while he was executing a warrant for the suspect’s arrest.

Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz announced that a Blue Alert has been issued for the suspect and authorities were actively searching the area of the incident.

Chief Diaz noted the suspect is armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.

Police Search for Man Wanted for Shooting Death of Officer in Houston

The suspect is described as being 5’10, around 200 pounds, and wearing a blue Nike hoodie and blue jeans.
By Jacob Charles
Published: January 15, 2025 4:17 pm ET
Image
Robert Lee Davis, also known as Sean Christopher Davis (via Houston Police)

HOUSTON, TX — Police are searching for a suspect accused of shooting and killing a deputy in Houston.

According to KIAH, police responded to a fatal shooting involving a deputy from Brazoria County in the 9300 block of Stella Link Road, in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday morning, January 15.

Police said the victim was Jesus Jesse Vargas, a 17-year veteran of the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office and part of the U.S. Marshal’s Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.

Authorities identified the suspect as 56-year-old Robert Lee Davis, also known as Sean Christopher Davis.

Davis is described as being 5’10, around 200 pounds, and wearing a blue Nike hoodie and blue jeans.

Photo via Houston Police

Houston Police said the deputy was shot by the suspect, who fled, while he was executing a warrant for the suspect’s arrest.

Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz announced that a Blue Alert has been issued for the suspect and authorities were actively searching the area of the incident.

Chief Diaz noted the suspect is armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.

Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.