One dead after shots fired last night on Broadway
A suspect is allegedly dead after shots fired last night at Broadway and Interstate-30.
On Monday, January 2, Sulphur Springs Police and Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office responded at 5:51 p.m. to the area of Holiday Drive in Sulphur Springs in reference to an individual that had a handgun and was threatening to do harm to himself and others.
The 911 caller stated that after making these threats, the individual left the area on foot.
A short time later, officers located the individual in a vehicle in the Royal Inn parking lot at 1233 South Broadway Street.
When confronted, the individual fled from the vehicle on foot with the handgun.
Officers gave pursuit and later the individual pointed the handgun at officers.
A SSPD officer fired his duty weapon, striking the subject.
Although officers administered first aid, the individual succumbed to his injures and was pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace BJ Teer.
The individual will not be named at this time. The involved officer will also not be named, but has been placed on administrative leave during an initial investigation by Texas Rangers.
Any further questions or information requests should be directed to the Garland bureau of Teas Rangers.
Note: Names are only released for those who incur state jail felonies or higher. Information is subject to change. Chief Jason Ricketson contributed to this article.
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