This case has many parallels with the Jussie Smollett case. The initial story of the corrupt Houston cops painted themselves as righteous and heroic. As more came out they were exposed as neither righteous nor heroic.
https://abc13.com/hpd-chief-recalls-struggle-that-left-suspects-dead-officers-shot/5110369/
Corrupt Houston cops and ‘throw-down gun’ shooting have dogged HPD for decades. When I lived down there, we were cautioned to always stop under a street light or a lighted store if pulled over by HPD.