Suspect Shot in Coke County Officer Involved Shooting

ROBERT LEE, TX— A suspect is under medical care after being shot by Coke County Deputies.

According to a release from the Coke County Sheriff’s Office, on August 16, 2025, at approximately 12:19 a.m. deputies with the Coke County Sheriff’s Office observed a Dodge pickup in the Robert Lee city limits leaving the Allsup’s parking lot at an unsafe speed before entering State Highway 158, or Commerce Street.

The vehicle was being operated by 29-year-old Jacob Brian Torres.

Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop but Torres refused to stop and led the Coke County Sheriff’s Office on a lengthy pursuit.

Torres eventually stopped in the 400 block of East 4th Street at a residence. He then produced a handgun and pointed it at the deputies causing them to discharge their weapons striking him multiple times.

Deputies secured the area and immediately rendered medical aid until local emergency personnel arrived. Torres was transported to an area hospital where he remains under medical car pending felony charges.

No law enforcement personnel or bystanders were injured during the incident.

At the request of the Coke County Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Rangers are assisting with this investigation and any further inquiries should be address to the District Attorney’s Office.