TX ‘Repeat Offender’ Arturo Solis Lengthy Rap Sheet Admits Fatally Shot Houston Police Officer To ‘Avoid Arrest’

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Arturo Solis, the Texas man charged with shooting Sgt. Christopher Brewster Saturday night, has a lengthy criminal history including a charge of assault causing bodily injury.

Solis, 25, was charged with capital murder of the beloved police officer early Sunday morning while Brewster was responding to a domestic disturbance call on Avenue I just after 5:45 p.m. Saturday.

According to court documents, Solis confessed to shooting Brewster. Documents say Solis told authorities he was aware Brewster was a police officer and shot him in order to avoid arrest.

Solis waived his right to appear in probable cause court, his next appearance is scheduled for December 9. He is being held without bond, reports ABC13.

His previous charges include:

1/8/17- Burglary of vehicle- plead guilty- sentenced to 150 days in Harris County Jail

03/01/16- Evading arrest/detention- plead guilty- sentenced to 30 days in Harris County Jail

9/14/16- Harassment- guilty- sentenced 60 days in Brazoria Co Jail

8/11/15- Assault family member- plead guilty- sentenced to 70 days in Harris County Jail

11/10/14- Criminal mischief- guilty- sentenced to 20 Days Brazoria Co Jail

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