Pursuit Leads To Fatal Officer Involved Shooting

On September 11, Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers engaged in a pursuit of a stolen box truck, which began in Forney. The pursuit stretched through several counties and eventually into Smith. DPS Troopers attempted to stop the suspect’s vehicle during the pursuit, to no avail. Through his driving behavior, the suspect demonstrated an egregious and reckless disregard for other motorists, leading Troopers to reasonably believe his actions of harming a bystander were imminent. A Trooper discharged his firearm at the suspect’s vehicle on State Highway 31 near Tyler, ultimately ending the pursuit.

The suspect sustained injuries as a result of the firearms discharge, and they transported him to a local hospital in Tyler, where he later died. As standard procedures, the Texas Rangers are investigating the situation, and there are no further details.