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Trooper and Deputy Wounded, Suspect Killed in East Texas Warrant Shooting, Authorities Say
Two officers were critically wounded serving six felony warrants including firearm and drug charges; the suspect died after a standoff and gunfire exchange, Texas Rangers lead investigation.
- Near FM 515 and FM 2966 on Saturday, Wood County deputies and Texas DPS attempted to serve six felony warrants, prompting gunfire that wounded two officers.
- Authorities said the warrants arose from multiple firearm and vehicle-related charges, including unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, theft of a firearm, evading arrest with a vehicle, and two warrants for possession of a controlled substance.
- Following failed surrender attempts, law enforcement used negotiations and tear gas before breaching the home, and an exchange of gunfire occurred upon entry, according to authorities.
- The Wood County deputy and Texas Department of Public Safety trooper were wounded and transported to Tyler hospital, where they remain in critical but stable condition, while the suspect was pronounced dead at Quitman hospital, and the Texas Rangers lead the investigation.
- The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. Friday near Quitman after a lengthy siege, with names withheld pending kin notification as the investigation continues.
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Wood County deputy, DPS trooper shot multiple times during standoff; suspect killed
WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A suspect wanted on multiple felony warrants was killed Saturday night after a lengthy standoff with law enforcement in Wood County that left two officers wounded. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers attempted to serve six felony warrants around the intersection of FM [...]
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