A manhunt continues for the repeat violent offender who shot and killed a deputy serving a warrant Wednesday afternoon, Houston police say.

HOUSTON ( KIAH) — The law enforcement community is mourning the loss of Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas. This is the first time a deputy from that department has been killed in the line of duty in 14 years. Vargas was part of a team that went to arrest Robert Lee Davis on an aggravated assault charge Wednesday.