Harris County Deputy Constable Maher Husseini was tragically shot and killed while driving to work on September 4, 2024. The suspect, identified as Athir Murady, allegedly approached Husseini's vehicle and opened fire before fleeing the scene and later leading police on a chase that ended with him driving into Galveston Bay. Murady was apprehended after a dramatic rescue operation, during which he sustained injuries from police K9 bites. Deputy Husseini, who had recently been promoted and served in the department since 2021, was found with multiple bullet wounds and later pronounced dead at Ben Taub Hospital. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation as the community mourns the loss of a dedicated officer. Murady had previously owned security firms, but his business licenses were recently forfeited, raising questions about his background.