LONGVIEW, Texas — Officials have identified the man who was killed in trooper-involved shooting following a chase through White Oak and Longview early Sunday morning.
Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Judge Tim Bryan has identified the suspect as Danny Ray Jackson, 47, of Longview. He was pronounced dead at 1:45 p.m. at a Longview hospital, according to Judge Bryan.
According to a report from the Texas Attorney General's Office, White Oak Police observed a vehicle traveling on a flat tire headed west on Highway 80.
When the vehicle made a U-turn, WOPD turned on their red and blue lights along with his siren to perform a traffic stop and the suspect refused to stop.
According to the Longview Police Department (LPD), around 3:35 a.m. on Sunday, the LPD was notified the White Oak Police Department (WOPD) was in an active vehicle pursuit that was entering the Longview city limits.
The LPD says during the pursuit, a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper became involved. Police say the chase ended near the intersection of W. Loop 281 and SH 31.
Before the vehicle came to a complete stop, Jackson opened the driver side door and displayed a handgun then proceeded to shoot several rounds.
Jackson then ran on foot to a nearby parking lot where he then turned and pointed the firearm towards officers, officers then fired at Jackson.
First aid was administered at the scene by officers until EMS arrived. Jackson was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
DPS determined the trooper fired the fatal shot.
No law enforcement officials were injured and an autopsy was ordered by Bryan.