1 dead in officer involved shooting in Richland Hills

RICHLAND HILLS, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - One person is dead after an officer involved shooting in Richland Hills.

The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Boulevard 26 and Glenview to Vance was closed for the investigation.

Police said this all started when a man shooting a rifle in the middle of Hardesty Street. Responding officers said that the suspect pointed the rifle at them, and that's when they shot him.

Texas Rangers are investigating.

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