The Texas Rangers have been asked to investigate after a man was killed in a deputy-involved shooting in Denton County Saturday morning.
The shooting occurred at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in Lantana, which is about 45 miles north of Dallas.
Denton County Sheriff Tracy Murphree said a 61-year-old man was pronounced dead. No deputies were injured.
The Denton County Sheriff's Office said a 911 caller stated that the man was threatening people inside a home with a shotgun while looking for someone.
The sheriff's office said both of the responding deputies fired after the man raised and pointed his shotgun.
