The Texas Rangers are investigating the fatal shooting by police of a man in Richland Hills. Police say the man was armed with a rifle on busy Highway 26 near Glenview Drive. No other injuries were reported. Scott Gordon reports.
Police are investigating a deadly shooting involving a police officer in Richland Hills Friday afternoon, authorities say.
A police spokesperson confirmed the shooting was reported in the area near the intersection of Texas 26 and Glenview Drive, along the border between Richland Hills and North Richland Hills. Officers from both cities are involved in the investigation, the spokesperson said.
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WATCH HEREOfficers were first called to a report of a shooting on nearby Hardesty Street shortly after 3 p.m.
Two Richland Hills officers encountered the suspect on Texas 26 and shot him when he raised a semi-automatic rifle, police said.
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SIGN UP The suspect was confirmed dead, police said. Nobody else was injured.
Isaiah Wichryk, 17, was at a neary sno-cone stand.
"It's pretty crazy. Nothing like this has ever happened in my life," he said. "I probably will never forget it."
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Highway 26 was closed between Glenview Drive and Vance Road until nightfall.
Police said the Texas Rangers will lead the investigation.
