HOUSTON-Sergeant Sean Rios, a 25-year veteran with the Houston Police Department, was shot in killed while responding to a call on his way to work. Rios was assigned to the Airport Division.
On his way to work he encountered an armed man and two vehicles. A shootout ensued, and Sgt. Rios was fatally wounded. The suspects are still at large.
He is survived by parents, four children, a brother, and two cousins that work at the Houston Police Department as well.
Hilary Rodela
Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.
