HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — One person was shot and killed by a Harker Heights Police Officer early Tuesday morning, according to a news release from the city.
According to police, the officer tried to stop the suspect at the intersection of Indian Trail and East Veterans Memorial Blvd. around 1 a.m.
The suspect initially pulled over but then police said they drove off which started a chase. The suspect lost control of their vehicle at Indian Trail and Beeline Lane.
The suspect got out of the vehicle and came at the officer with a knife, according to police. The officer shot the suspect then began CPR until EMS arrived, police said.
Justice of the Peace Gregory Johnson pronounced the suspect dead just before 3:30 a.m. Their name was not released.
The officer was placed on administrative leave which is standard policy with the use of deadly force. The Texas Rangers were leading the investigation.