Suspect Dead After Officer Involved Shooting in Midland

MIDLAND, TX - Last night at around 7:30 p.m., two Midland officers were involved in a shooting, which resulted in the death of a 19-year-old suspect. According to local news sources, the suspect was reaching for his gun when the officers began to shoot.

The victim, Kheyanev Littledog, was first spotted by the police when the officers Aaron Renz, 26, and Aaron Trevino, 31, were dispatched to check out a suspicious individual.

When they arrived at the scene, they saw Littledog, who had a gun on his waistband. According to the statements issued by the local police, both witness statements and dash camera footage collaborate the fact the Littledog was reaching for his weapon, prompting the officers to react to the threat.

A second firearm was found in Littledog’s backpack at the time of the incident; he did not have a license to carry fire arms. Littledog had a history of criminal offenses, including criminal trespass for which he pleaded no contest, a drug possession and public intoxication.

According to the news sources, both Renz and Trevino were placed on administrative leave until an internal investigation is completed. Renz has been with the department for almost two years and Trevino for over seven.