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Authorities Release Little Information on Possible Shooting in Mertzon that Locked Down Schools Monday

By James Bouligny, Aug 30, 2022
 

MERTZON – An incident near the Irion County Sheriff’s Office in Mertzon Monday caused the Irion County High School District to go into lockdown.

According to a Facebook post by the Irion County High School, around 10:00 a.m. on August 29, 2022, loud noises were heard near the school that sounded like loud fireworks. To be cautious, the school went into lockdown. An incident occurred near the Irion County Sheriff’s Office and it was being investigated.

San Angelo LIVE reached out to the Irion County Sheriff's Office and Department of Public Safety Sergeant Justin Baker who told reporters the Texas Rangers were investigating the incident.  

We will update this story when and if the Texas Rangers release any further information.  

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What happened in Mertzon? Why aren't you following up on this article? Texas Rangers  don't get involved unless it is serious.

 

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