SAN ANGELO, TX — A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper fatally shot a man who opened fire on him during a traffic stop Friday afternoon, according to a statement from DPS.
The trooper stopped a white 1999 Chevrolet pickup around 4:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the intersection of Archer and Culberson for a seatbelt violation. The driver immediately exited the vehicle, brandished a handgun, and began shooting at the trooper.
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The trooper returned fire and was struck in the foot during the exchange. The suspect continued advancing toward the trooper while shooting. The trooper kept firing and struck the suspect multiple times.
Both the trooper and the suspect were taken to Shannon Medical Center. The suspect died from his wounds. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The trooper underwent surgery for his gunshot wound.
DPS and the Texas Rangers thanked the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office, the San Angelo Police Department, and the Department of Homeland Security for their assistance on scene and during the investigation.
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Listed By: G.L. Mann
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Rule number 1 don't shoot at a cop just sign the ticket.......
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PermalinkListed By: Wiley Coyote
Glad to hear LEO is going to live.
Glad LEO was able to take out trash but sorry for LEO had to take out slug trash.
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