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Harris County designates May 8, 2025 as Deputy Sheila Jones Day after downtown courthouse shooting
Summary
Commissioners honored Deputy Sheila Jones with a joint resolution after she confronted an armed suspect at the Harris County courthouse complex, wounding her and preventing further civilian injuries. Court consolidated two resolutions into one and approved it unanimously.
Harris County Commissioners Court on May 8 unanimously approved a joint resolution designating May 8, 2025, as Deputy Constable Sheila Jones Day after the Precinct 1 deputy ran toward gunfire in the county courthouse complex and helped neutralize an armed suspect.
The court’s resolution recited that on April 22, 2025, while performing her duties near the Harris County Family Law Center, Deputy Jones “courageously confronted a dangerous and volatile situation,” was wounded, and helped prevent further injuries to county employees and members of the public. The court consolidated two proposed resolutions into a single joint recognition and approved the consolidated resolution on a 4-0 vote.
The court heard extended public remarks from Constable Alan Rosen, who…
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