Fort Worth ambulance theft suspect killed by DPS trooper after wild pursuit through Austin, officials say

A suspect wanted for allegedly stealing an ambulance from Fort Worth was shot and killed by a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper Thursday morning after leading law enforcement on a wild pursuit through Austin, officials said.

The Fort Worth Fire Department told CBS News Texas that an ambulance was stolen from Station 4 on Wednesday night, located in the 2900 block of Old Mansfield Road. But didn't reveal anything further.

During a news conference Thursday morning, DPS confirmed that at about 6:30 a.m. troopers were notified that the stolen ambulance was seen traveling southbound on I-35 in Austin. When troopers attempted a traffic stop, the suspect fled. 

DPS said during the chase the suspect began "intentionally ramming multiple civilian vehicles," as it traveled down U.S. 290. Troopers then attempted to pit the ambulance but were unsuccessful.

DPS said the ambulance continued to ram vehicles as it traveled onto the upper deck of I-35 in the southbound lanes. That's when a DPS trooper fired their service weapon, striking the suspect.

The suspect, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Texas Rangers will be the lead agency investigating the officer-involved shooting. 

This is a developing story. We'll update as more becomes available.