Man suspected of exposing himself outside Tomball Target found dead

A man suspected of exposing himself outside of a Tomball Target was found dead on Friday, police confirm.

Man found dead at home

What we know:

According to police, officers went to the suspect’s home on Friday afternoon and spoke to him.

They went to file a warrant for his arrest, and during that time, police learned the suspect died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.

What we don't know:

The suspect’s identity was not released.

Man accused of exposing himself

The backstory:

Police said a man exposed himself to three "young females" in the Target parking lot around 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

It's not believed the man went inside the store.

Police released photos of a suspect and asked for the public’s help to identify him earlier in the day on Friday.

 Police said they were working with Target in the case.

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The Source: The information in this article comes from the Tomball Police Department.

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