QUITMAN, Texas — One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting at the Wood County courthouse in Quitman, according to Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Adam Albritton.
According to the Mineola Police Department, around 2:41 p.m. officers responded to a theft at a Walmart on 135 NE Loop 564.
Officers attempted to stop the suspect from driving out of the parking lot. The driver failed to stop and drove onto the northbound Highway 37.
Officers chased the vehicle on Highway 37 into Quitman and later shot the suspect near Highway 154 and Highway 37, officials said.
DPS clarified the suspect did not shoot at officers. The Texas Rangers continue to investigate this situation.
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