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1 killed after officer-involved shooting in Wood County

The shooting is under investigation by the Texas Rangers.

WOOD COUNTY, Texas — One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting in Wood County Friday evening. 

Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Adam Albritton confirmed the fatal shooting involved the Wood County Sheriff's Office and said the deceased was a civilian, not the deputy. 

The shooting is under investigation by the Texas Rangers, Albritton said.  

No other information has been released at this time.

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