Officer In Johnson County Shoots, Kills Man Who Came Out Firing
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JOHNSON COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) - A law enforcement officer shot and killed a suspect who came out firing at him according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Department.
The Sheriff's Department says it all started around 10:40 a.m. Wednesday when a business reported someone had stolen a firearm.
The theft happened at a Pawn Shop on FM 917 just inside the Mansfield city line.
While Johnson County 911 was receiving the information, a patrol deputy clocked a vehicle coming from the direction of the theft at 100 mph.
The deputy pursued the suspect who ended up at a home on Vista Ridge.
The deputy was told that the suspect vehicle he was pursuing was involved in the theft.
The suspect ran into the home where deputies and DPS Troopers took up perimeter positions and attempted to negotiate with the suspect to no avail, according to the Sheriff's Department.
Finally, the suspect came out of the home and fired at Johnson County Sheriff's Office personnel, according to the Sheriff's Department.
After a few moments the suspect exited again firing at deputies and DPS Troopers. Law enforcement returned fire killing the suspect. No law enforcement personnel were hurt.
The shooting is under investigation by the Johnson County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Rangers.
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