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Man shot, killed by Fairfield police officer during domestic dispute, officials say

The man, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

FAIRFIELD, Texas — A man was killed Friday in an officer-involved shooting in Fairfield, police said.

Investigators said a Fairfield police officer saw a domestic situation around 4:30 a.m. on U.S. Highway 84 in which a 29-year-old man threatened to hurt a woman. During the altercation, the officer tased the man and then had to shoot him, police said.

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The man, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

The officer, who has been on the force for 10 years was not injured.

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Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.

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