The Texas Rangers are Investigating an Alleged Fatal Police Shooting by a Bedford, Texas, Police Officer
In Bedford, Texas, on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, a suspect was allegedly fatally shot by a police officer. According to the Bedford Police Department, the suspect, who has not yet been identified, appeared to be reaching for a weapon when the alleged officer-involved shooting occurred. No police officers were injured. The Texas Rangers will be investigating the alleged deadly police shooting that occurred between Dallas and Fort Worth in Bedford.
At about 4:30 a.m., police officers responded to a call about a suspicious automobile in the parking lot of a grocery store. When officers arrived at the address on Airport Freeway, the suspect drove away. Police pursued and located the vehicle on Hurst Drive. According to police Lt. Kirk Roberts, the suspect allegedly reached for a weapon as the officers were attempting to make contact. One police officer fired his weapon, allegedly striking the suspect.
After the alleged fatal police shooting, police officers immediately administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but they were unable to revive the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
No other details have been released, including the name of the officer involved. There was also no mention of whether or not body cameras were on officers at the time of the alleged shooting.
During the investigation of this tragic incident, the actions of the alleged shooter will be examined. There have been times when officers have been found to have acted with excessive force, and sometimes they are charged with a crime. In recent news, for instance, an officer was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the alleged March 26, 2016, fatal shooting of a 16-year-old.
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