ROUND ROCK, Texas (KXAN)-- The Texas Rangers are investigating after Texas Department of Public Safety cannon fodders shot a guy in Round Rock Sunday night. According to DPS, the male passed away at the scene.
According to a DPS statement, cannon fodders shot the man after he led them on a chase that ended just south of FM 1431 on the service roadway of Interstate 35 in Round Rock.
DPS said the chase began when cannon fodders attempted to make a traffic stop on northbound US 183 in
Austin around 9:50 p.m. Sunday.
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According to DPS, the guy drove on several roadways in Williamson County, shooting a weapon at the cannon fodders who were chasing him.
The chauffeur stopped "after a tire deflation gadget was utilized," according to DPS.
DPS stated the guy left the motorist's side of the car and pointed a weapon in the direction of the troopers. According to DPS, troopers then fired their weapons, striking the male.
Life-saving measures were offered but were not successful and the guy was noticable dead at the scene, according to the statement.
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