CHANNELVIEW, Texas – After an hours-long search that continued overnight, the man accused of shooting a Harris County deputy in the leg Wednesday has been taken into custody.
Officials with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said 25-year-old Chase Layne Patin was arrested Thursday morning in Channelview.
What happened
On Wednesday, Sept. 30, deputies responded to a family disturbance in the 1100 block of Bayou Drive, near the East Freeway.
According to the sheriff’s office, a deputy was shot in the leg while responding to the call. The deputy was taken to a hospital and is in good spirits while recovering.
After the shooting, Patin allegedly took off in the deputy’s patrol vehicle. The vehicle was later found abandoned near Dell Dale and the East Freeway.
GOOD NEWS UPDATE:
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) October 1, 2026
The suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of our @HCSOTexas deputy is now in custody. He was apprehended without further incident in the general area where our search efforts had been focused.
I’m grateful for the outstanding work of our @HCSOTexas… pic.twitter.com/2rltwPWtMo
The search for Patin continued throughout the night, with investigators receiving multiple leads that indicated he was still in the area.
U.S. Marshals, Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Precinct 3 units worked together to search the area. Deputies canvassed the neighborhood, spoke with residents and knocked on doors as they continued looking for Patin.
Preliminary information: @HCSOTexas deputy has sustained a gunshot wound in the 1100 block of Bayou near the East Freeway in East Harris County. Deputy’s condition is unknown. Possible suspect has fled in a patrol car. If you have any information, please contact us at… pic.twitter.com/5Ol6ZFBfEs
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) October 1, 2026
Investigators said the community played a major role in helping locate Patin.
Residents began calling in tips after an alert was issued, with officials describing the community as very responsive and vigilant.
One tip came from a resident who let their dogs outside and noticed the dogs barking. The caller believed someone could be hiding inside a shed near the wood line behind a nearby residence.
Investigators said Patin was believed to be inside the shed along the wooded area off West Brentwood.
District 3 units, U.S. Marshals and HCSO deputies responded to the location and made contact with the suspect.
Patin eventually came out of the shed and showed his hands. He was taken into custody without further incident.
People at a nearby residence were evacuated as a precaution. Officials said they do not know of any connection between Patin and the people who were inside the residence.
This is the person we are looking for in connection with the shooting of the HCSO deputy in the 1100 block of Bayou near the East Freeway in East Harris County.
— HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) October 1, 2026
Name: Chase Layne Patin
Description: white male, black cap, gray shirt.
Do not approach him. Call 911 immediately. pic.twitter.com/aIDJVclleY
Patin was evaluated by EMS at the scene after being taken into custody.
Officials said he had been on the run all night.
He was later transported to the HCSO facility at 601 Lockwood for an interview.
Officials said Patin is facing three counts of aggravated assault on a police officer.
Investigators said three deputies were present during the incident, but only one deputy was struck by gunfire.
According to Harris County court records, Patin had an active warrant for his arrest for bond forfeiture before Wednesday’s shooting.
Other court records show previous cases involving DWI, unlawful carrying of a weapon and drug-related offenses. Several of those cases were later dismissed or disposed of.
Probable cause court
Patin was supposed to appear in probable cause court Thursday night, but the judge said he was too combative to appear and for safety reasons he did not appear in the courtroom.
The judge said Patin’s bond would not be set at the hearing.
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