HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A man is in critical condition after being shot by a Harris County sheriff's deputy he tried to run over during a traffic stop in North Harris County, authorities said.

The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the suspect was stopped for a traffic violation at the corner of FM 2920 and North Freeway.

The deputy approached the suspect and ordered him out of the vehicle. At that point, investigators said the man put the car in gear and drove forward.

"The deputy was pinned between the door and inside the vehicle," Thomas Gilliland, a HSCO official, said. "He tried to get the suspect to stop. He refused."

Gilliand said the deputy was dragged along the side of the vehicle. The deputy tried to use his stun gun on the driver, Gilliand said.

"We don't know if that was effective at the time. The Taser is in the backseat of the vehicle along with the prongs and the wiring," Gilliand said.

The deputy was pinned inside the car with half his body dangling outside, deputies said. The driver headed toward the deputy again, investigators said.

Fearing for his life, Gilliand said the deputy drew his gun and shot the man one time.

Investigators said the man has a gunshot wound in his lower neck. He was flown to Memorial Herman Downtown via LifeFlight. He is in critical condition.

The deputy was taken to Memorial Herman in The Woodlands with bruises and deep cuts.

"[The Deputy] is in good condition is all I have for right now," Gilliand said.

Officials said the deputy is on administrative leave for five days. He has been with the department for 15 years.

Authorities said the suspect had no outstanding warrants.

We will report more information as it become available.

