Officer involved shooting in Canyon

CANYON, TX – At approximately 12:30 am on June 25, two Canyon Police Department (CPD) Officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation at Hunsley and FM 2590.

The Officers asked the suspect to exit the vehicle after the suspect’s name was tied to warrants in the area. The suspect then proceeded to drive away, leading to a vehicle pursuit that ended at 47 Valley View.

After pulling into the Valley View Apartments parking lot, the suspect crashed into a parked car, then started to flee on foot.

As the suspect was fleeing into the apartments, shots were fired by the suspect at the

CPD officer pursuing them.

The officer did not sustain any injuries or return fire.

The Emergency Response Team (ERT) was called to respond. Upon entry of the apartment, the suspect was found deceased.

Texas Rangers were called due to the nature of the shooting, and will take over the investigation.