Officer Involved Shooting: SAISD Response and SAPD Update

SAN ANGELO, TX - Currently, San Angelo Police are responding to the report of a shooting in North San Angelo.

At about 9:40 a.m., dispatch received a call for a shooting victim, possibly female.

The location is on E. 40th St.

Police are currently in a standoff with a man who has a gun. Please avoid the area.

This is a breaking story. More details will be provided when available.

Update 10:10 a.m.

At this time, SAPD are in a standoff with the shooter. He stepped out of a residence on E. 40th Street with a revolver. There were reports of shots fired.

Because the shooting took place close to Goliad Elementary, and because of the active shooter, the school is currently on lockdown.

There are reports of a possible second shooting victim.

Update 10:15 a.m.

The shooter has been arrested, and emergency responders are transporting the victims to the hospital. More details to come.

Update 11:32 a.m.

Sgt. Travis Griffith with SAPD said at about 9:38 a.m. this morning, police and San Angelo Fire Department responded to the unit block of E. 40th St. in regards to a gunshot victim.

"Upon our arrival, San Angelo Police did encounter an armed suspect who was refusing orders to drop the weapon," said Sgt. Griffith. "They did attempt to negotiate with the suspect for some time."

The suspect was in the front yard, and during the course of this encounter, shots were fired, said Sgt. Griffith.

"At this time, we have one male suspect being treated at Shannon Medical Center," he added.

Griffith also said the case is being investigated as an officer involved shooting, and the Texas Rangers are leading the investigation. Ranger Philip Kemp is the primary investigator, along with SAPD Internal Affairs, SAPD Investigations Division, and SAPD Crime Scene Investigations. 

"They're all here investigating, and it's a fluid ongoing investigation," said Sgt. Griffith. "That's what we have at this time."

Currently, the suspect's injuries are unknown. He is approximately 53 years old, and a white male.

As for other injuries or victims, that's also being investigated at this time, added Griffith. 

Also, the lockdown on Goliad Elementary has been lifted. Sgt. Griffith said SAPD has a good working relationship with San Angelo ISD whenever these types of situations occur to make sure the kids are safe.

SAISD Response and SAPD Update

In wake of this morning's shooting near Goliad Elementary, SAISD released the following statement: 

"SAISD officials have been in close contact with the San Angelo Police Department regarding an incident this morning in the vicinity of Goliad Elementary. The incident has been resolved.  Goliad was locked down as a safety precaution for approximately 10 minutes due to the close proximity of the incident to the campus." 

Also this afternoon, Sgt. Matthew Vaughn with SAPD provided an additional update on this morning's shooting. 

He reiterated the details released earlier from Sgt. Griffith, and said when officers attempted to negotiate with the 53-year-old suspect in the front yard at the residence in the unit block of E. 40th St., the suspect refused to comply with orders to drop his weapon. Thus, shots were fired.

"The subject is being treated at Shannon Medical Center," said Sgt. Vaughn. "No one else was injured in the incident."

Sgt. Vaughn said this is an ongoing investigation, and more information will be released at a later time.