Texas constable deputy shot in Houston outside Family Law Center, suspect wounded

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said authorities received reports of a shooting at the Criminal Justice Complex at around 12:30 p.m. The injured Harris County Pct. 1 constable deputy, identified as Sheila Jones, was taken to the Memorial Hermann Medical Center by helicopter.

Jones was working security at the Family Law Center when a violent altercation happened. After seeing that the suspect had a weapon, deputies chased him before he allegedly opened fire, police said. 

Jones and the suspect are expected to recover. 

A motive for the shooting has not been determined. 

She usually worked at the county attorney's office.

The Houston Police Department is leading the investigation into Monday's shooting.