Chase Leads To Officer Van Zandt Involved Shooting

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A high-speed pursuit that began in Grand Prairie went thru Kaufman and ended in Van Zandt County resulted in an Officer-Involved Shooting. When the suspect vehicle approached Hwy 19, Canton Police spiked I-20, and the suspect lost control and ended up in a ditch. He refused to get out of his car and pointed a gun at officers, who opened fire. Hawkins Police Chief Manfred Gilow confirmed the suspect died in the shooting.