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Man dies in hospital after pursuit in box truck, officer-involved shooting

By Ashlyn AndersonSharon Raissi,

17 hours ago

TYLER, Texas ( KETK ) – A man died after a pursuit through several East Texas counties resulted in an officer-involved shooting in Smith County.

According to DPS, they started a pursuit of a stolen box truck in Forney, stretching through several East Texas counties including Rains, Wood and Smith. Troopers tried to disable the vehicle several times to no avail.

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“Through his driving behavior, the suspect demonstrated an egregious and reckless disregard for other motorists, leading Troopers to reasonably believe his actions of harming a bystander were imminent,” according to a statement from DPS. “A THP Trooper discharged his firearm at the suspect’s vehicle on State Highway 31 near Tyler, ultimately ending the pursuit.”

The suspect was taken to a hospital where he later died. His identity has not yet been released.

The Texas Rangers are investigating the situation as per standard procedure.

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Debbie Barnes

10h ago

Thank you to our Law Enforcement.

Joyce Flores

15h ago

So many officer involved shootings now- some legit, some not!

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