An unidentified man and an off-duty Kilgore police officer were involved in a shooting incident in Longview ER. The unidentified man was killed after the two struggled to control the gun.
Police Officer Protects Himself
At 9 p.m., an unidentified man confronted a Kilgore Police officer checking vehicles in the Hospitality Health ER parking lot. Before pulling a gun from his pocket, the suspect wants to know the officer’s name. Because the officer could not disarm the suspect, he resorts to using his service weapon to quell the violence and protect himself.
The unidentified man was shot, and the officer called for assistance at the ER; they attempted to save the suspect, but he was later pronounced dead. The officer is not hurt and has been placed on administrative leave, a source posted.
According to the police investigation, the officer is not the suspect’s target. According to evidence captured by a surveillance camera, the suspect was already at the parking space at 5:30 p.m. and had been walking for hours. The investigation is still looking for additional information about what the suspect was doing.
Longview Police and Fire Departments, as well as Texas Rangers, responded to the scene.
Round Rock Officer-Involved Shooting
In Round Rock, Texas, another officer was involved in a shooting, and authorities are investigating an apparent officer-involved shooting.
Authorities have closed the eastbound portion of East Old Settlers Blvd from Chisholm Trail Rd to the interstate frontage road, and police have assured the public that they are safe and have advised drivers to seek alternate routes.
Martin John Bradley, 65, was shot by a sergeant after responding to a domestic disturbance call in the 3000 block of Bradford Park Dr. He was the primary aggressor in the incident and was armed. The man died not long after the shooting.
