Suspect in ambush of Houston-area deputy held without bond

Law enforcement officers attend a news conference regarding the shooting death of Harris County sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, pictured in back, on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Houston.
Law enforcement officers attend a news conference regarding the shooting death of Harris County sheriff's Deputy Darren Goforth, pictured in back, on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, in Houston.

HOUSTON — Authorities say a suburban Houston police officer who was ambushed was shot 15 times at a gas station.

Shannon J. Miles appeared briefly in state District Court on Monday. He is being held without bond. He was appointed two attorneys.

Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson said Deputy Darren Goforth was shot 15 times and the shell casings match the handgun that was found at Miles' home.

Goforth, a 10-year veteran, was pumping gas about 8:20 p.m. Friday when he was ambushed and fatally shot. He died at the gas station in Cypress.

Anderson would not comment after the hearing regarding a motive.

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