ATASCOCITA, Texas - Investigations are underway after an off-duty Harris County deputy allegedly shot and killed a man outside his Atascocita home on Friday.

Harris County: Man shot by off-duty deputy

What we know:

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says the shooting happened in the 5300 block of Treewood Drive , near West Lake Houston Parkway and Upper Lake Drive. He said an off-duty officer "discharged his firearm" and struck a man, and the man was taken to a hospital.

According to Major Ben Katrib, the off-duty deputy called 911 at about 2:45 p.m. on Friday. Allegedly, he said he had someone held at gunpoint.

Major Katrib said the off-duty deputy was heard giving verbal commands to the person before firing multiple shots.

First responders came to the scene and provided first a

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