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Police responded to a domestic violence call on Holly Oak Street where a man had allegedly tried to run over a woman. The man drove off in a Nissan Altima. Around 2 a.m., officers spotted the vehicle westbound on I-20 and began a pursuit that ended near Sanger in Denton County. After stopping, the man did not respond to commands. A drone showed signs of medical distress. Officers approached, administered Narcan, and transported him to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Narcotics were found in the vehicle. The man’s name has not been released pending next-of-kin notification.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/arlington-suspect-dies-custody-after-police-chase-ends-near-sanger

On March 23, 2025, San Antonio Police responded to a domestic violence call around 2:15 p.m. at a residence near Tahoka Boulevard and Julia Place. A woman had been assaulted by her boyfriend, Max Dominguez, 27. When the officer arrived, Dominguez partially opened the door but refused entry. The officer pushed the door open, causing Dominguez to fall back on a bed. Dominguez then grabbed a machete and rose toward the officer. The officer opened fire and shot Dominguez, who later died at the hospital. The department confirmed prior incidents at the residence and Dominguez’s past record, which included violent offenses.

https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/one-person-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-machete-vioence-domestic-san-antonio-attack
https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/03/24/man-shot-killed-by-san-antonio-officer-identified/
https://www.kens5.com/article/news/crime/sapd-officer-fatally-shoots-man-during-domestic-dispute/273-3a6725b2-4710-4dd2-a053-f620ab13b6c7
https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-police-officer-fatal-shooting-20236867.php
https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/san-antonio-officer-involved-shooting-20236846.php

On March 20, 2025, Frank Ramirez, 53, died after collapsing in a solitary isolation cell at the Cooke County Jail. A corrections officer saw him awake and seated on the edge of his bed shortly before 9:00 a.m. A medical officer arrived minutes later for a scheduled test and found Ramirez slumped over. EMS transported him to North Texas Medical Center, where a pulse was detected. Ramirez was removed from life support Thursday morning at his family’s request. Sheriff Ray Sappington stated Ramirez likely died from natural causes, but the incident is under investigation by the Texas Rangers and Cooke County officials.

https://www.kxii.com/2025/03/21/officials-investigating-inmate-cooke-county-jail-dies/?utm_ 

Santos Sedano Jr., 46, was shot and killed by South Padre Island police on March 20, 2025, after officers responded to a disturbance call at a hotel on Gulf Boulevard. Sedano, who had active felony warrants, allegedly fled the scene and broke into a nearby condo. Police say he was armed and encountered officers near the stairwell of the building. During the encounter, officers opened fire and killed him. Details about what provoked the shooting were not disclosed. Texas Rangers are investigating.

https://www.krgv.com/news/man-killed-in-south-padre-island-officer-involved-shooting-identified/
https://myrgv.com/local-news/2025/03/21/authorities-id-man-shot-killed-by-south-padre-island-police/
https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting-on-south-padre-island-identified/

On March 18, 2025, Amarillo Police Department officers responded to the 4900 block of Southwest 16th Avenue, where 33-year-old Zane Calum Prescott was sitting inside his car, with a gun. Negotiators engaged with Prescott for several hours, attempting to convince him to surrender. During the standoff, police discovered he was violating a protective order that prohibited him from possessing a firearm. An arrest warrant was issued, and when officers attempted to take him into custody, Prescott rammed through a fence at the south end of his home and drove off. Police pursued him to Bushland, where his vehicle stalled at Bushland Road and Wind River Drive. Prescott was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

https://abc7amarillo.com/newsletter-daily/man-facing-child-sex-charges-commits-suicide-after-standoff-police-chase-amarillo-bushland-zane-calum-prescott-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound-swat-indecency-with-a-child-sexual-contact

On March 18, 2025, just after midnight, Brazoria County Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 20-year-old male driver along Highway 6 near Kirby Drive in Manvel. The stop was initiated for failure to maintain a signal-marked lane. During the stop, the driver informed deputies that he had a firearm in his vehicle. As a deputy began searching the vehicle, the driver reached through the passenger side, retrieved the gun, and ran into a wooded area. While fleeing, the driver died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The investigation is ongoing.

https://abc13.com/post/highway-6-closed-manvel-man-pulled-traffic-stop-shoots-himself-brazoria-county-sheriffs-office-says/16042969/

On March 18, 2025, around 2:35 a.m., an Allen Police Department officer attempted to stop a speeding vehicle on southbound US 75. The driver, later identified as Jonathan Jaramillo, refused to stop. Officers escalated a brief pursuit that ended within a minute when Jaramillo lost control and crashed into a wooded area along the service road. The vehicle came to rest on its passenger side, pinned against a tree. Jaramillo was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/allen-police-traffic-stop-speeding-crash-us-75-suspect-dead/

On March 17, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m., officers from the South Padre Island Police Department responded to a disturbance call at a condominium complex located in the 100 block of East Retama Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered Ignacio Silva, who was reportedly involved in the disturbance. During their attempt to de-escalate the situation, Silva allegedly produced a firearm, prompting officers to discharge their weapons, resulting in Silva's death. The Texas Rangers are conducting an investigation into the incident.
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https://www.krgv.com/news/man-killed-in-south-padre-island-officer-involved-shooting-identified/ 

On March 16, 2025, at approximately 7:00 PM, a San Antonio Police Department officer attempted a traffic stop on Loop 410 eastbound. The 43-year-old male driver exited the highway at Vance Jackson and stopped at a Shell gas station. When the officer approached, the man ran on foot through residential areas, jumping fences and alleys. During the pursuit, he allegedly displayed a knife. The officer deployed a Taserand then opened fire, killing him. A knife with a five-inch blade was recovered at the scene, and a firearm was found in his vehicle. The incident is under investigation by the SAPD shooting team and internal affairs unit, with findings to be reviewed by the Bexar County District Attorney's office.

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/03/17/sapd-to-discuss-shooting-on-northwest-side/

On 03/16/2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a San Antonio police officer conducted a traffic stop on Loop 410. The driver, Albert Lee, 43, exited the vehicle from the passenger side and fled on foot, jumping fences and running through alleys. During the chase, Lee allegedly pulled a knife. Police fired a Taser, but it was ineffective. Officers opened fire, killing him. A five-inch knife was recovered at the scene, and a firearm was found in Lee's vehicle. Lee had been on parole.

• https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/03/19/me-identifies-man-shot-killed-by-sapd-officer-after-allegedly-pulling-knife-during-traffic-stop/
• https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/san-antonio-police-officer-involved-shooting-20225058.php

On 03/13/2025, McKinney police responded to a shooting at the Red Roof Inn on North Central Expressway. They found a 52-year-old woman with gunshot wounds. She was hospitalized in stable condition. Freddie Ware, 43, barricaded himself in his motel room. During negotiations, Ware threatened to shoot everyone. When officers deployed K-9 Azi into the room, Ware opened fire, killing the dog. Officers returned fire, striking Ware. He was transported to a hospital, where he later died. The Texas Rangers are investigating.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/mckinney-red-roof-inn-swat

On March 10, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Gregg County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of motorcycles racing near FM 2906 and State Highway 149 in Longview, Texas. Deputies located the motorcyclists, including 18-year-old Jaden Alexander Ferguson of Kilgore, and attempted a traffic stop at FM 349 and State Highway 322. Ferguson fled, leading deputies on a pursuit. The chase concluded at Dudley Road and County Road 188 when Ferguson failed to negotiate a turn, causing him to collide with a barbed wire fence and sustain a severe neck injury. Ferguson was pronounced dead at the crash site.

1. https://www.kltv.com/2025/03/18/kilgore-biker-killed-crash-following-race-deputy-pursuit/
2. https://www.raderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/jaden-ferguson

On 03/10/2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Harrison County deputies escalated a high-speed chase of Jason Thomas Hart, 29, of Kilgore, Texas. Deputies pursued Hart at speeds reaching up to 114 mph. The chase continued until Hart lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the walkway cover of the First Baptist Church Hallsville, located at 201 N Central Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

https://www.kltv.com/2025/03/11/hallsville-church-says-1-killed-after-chase-ends-with-crash-into-sanctuary/

Police responded to the America’s Best Value Inn in McKinney to arrest a person wanted on warrants. Upon arrival, officers confronted the individual, who allegedly opened fire, killing a police K-9 named Vito. Police returned fire and killed the person at the scene. The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.

https://www.kbzk.com/news/crime-courts/portion-of-e-broadway-blocked-in-helena-for-police-investigation-at-county-courthouse
https://www.starlocalmedia.com/news/crime-courts/portion-of-e-broadway-blocked-in-helena-for-police-investigation-at-county-courthouse/article_6231ca78-0082-11f0-b4c5-e36d8b89e0aa.html

On 03/06/2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers from the Frisco Police Department attempted to serve felony arrest warrants at a residence in the 5400 block of Travis Drive in Frisco, Texas. During the operation, shots were fired, and Dylan Sheppard, 43, was killed. No officers were injured. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation. Details regarding the circumstances leading to the shooting have not been disclosed.

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/frisco-texas-police-officer-involved-shooting/287-ba7b2b25-c7b6-4159-97f1-689efd9bb447
https://www.fox4news.com/news/frisco-officer-involved-shooting-felony
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/texas-rangers-frisco-police-shooting/3786522/

On 03/05/2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Garland Police Department officers attempted to check on a driver, identified as 30-year-old Jose Andrew Ybarra, who was exhibiting unusual behavior along the eastbound service road of Interstate 30. As officers approached, Ybarra sped off, leading to a pursuit. During the chase, Ybarra exited his moving vehicle on the I-30 bridge over Lake Ray Hubbard and jumped into the lake. His body was later recovered, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/interstate-30-chase-garland-police/287-d8d3cb60-957a-4e54-8640-e0a41d3bc09c

On 03/02/2025, Dennis Erwin Brandl Jr., an 83-year-old man accused of opening fire during a band competition at Pasadena Memorial High School, was found unresponsive in his cell at the Harris County Jail in Houston, Texas. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead. The Harris County Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed that he died of natural causes.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/03/04/medical-examiners-office-releases-cause-of-death-for-83-year-old-pasadena-memorial-shooting-suspect/

On 03/02/2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., San Antonio Police Department officers conducted surveillance on an illegal after-hours establishment in the 5000 block of West Military Drive. As officers approached, a shot was fired from inside. Aaron Huerta-Hernandez, 28, exited through a back door holding a firearm. He allegedly raised it toward Officer Jose Claire. Police opened fire, shooting Huerta-Hernandez. He retreated inside and barricaded himself. After several hours, he surrendered and was transported to a hospital in stable condition. The SAPD Shooting Team and Internal Affairs Unit are conducting separate investigations, with findings to be reviewed by the Bexar County District Attorney's office.

https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/sapd-officer-involved-shooting-20210547.php

On March 1, 2025, at approximately 2:02 p.m., a deputy conducting observation checks at the Bexar County Jail in San Antonio, Texas, discovered a 50-year-old man unresponsive in his cell. He was transported to University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead around 8 p.m. He had been booked into the jail on February 22, 2025, on charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana.

https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/inmate-bexar-county-jail-found-deceased-staff-bcso-san-antonio-prison-suicide/273-6c188bd9-133f-478f-a9d6-b2ea70342d28

On February 27, 2025, around 3 a.m., Harris County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of a man damaging gas pumps and acting erratically at a gas station on I-45 North Freeway and West Road. Upon arrival, officers encountered the man, who initially complied by lying on the ground. As deputies attempted to handcuff him, he resisted, leading to a physical altercation. During the struggle, the man gained control of a deputy’s Taser. A female deputy opened fire, shooting him multiple times in the torso. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A male deputy sustained facial injuries and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The female deputy has been placed on administrative leave while an investigation is conducted.

On February 26, 2025, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Devin Williams, 55, was arrested for driving while intoxicated and booked into the Harris County Joint Processing Center in Houston, Texas. Around 9:00 a.m. on February 27, 2025, approximately 12 hours after his booking, Williams was found unresponsive while seated in the processing area. It appeared he had experienced a medical emergency. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the official cause of death.

https://www.fox26houston.com/news/harris-county-jail-55-year-old-died-after-being-booked

On February 24, 2025, at approximately 8:50 p.m., 34-year-old Jarmar Brooks was fatally shot by a San Jacinto County Sheriff's deputy at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood in Houston, Texas. Brooks, who had been arrested the previous night on multiple felony charges, including aggravated family violence assault, was receiving medical treatment before being booked into the San Jacinto County Jail. While under the deputy's supervision in the hospital room, Brooks, handcuffed at the wrists and with leg restraints, requested the deputy to loosen his leg restraints. As the deputy attempted to adjust the restraints, Brooks reportedly grabbed the deputy's vest collar, leading to a physical altercation. During the struggle, the deputy discharged his firearm multiple times, striking Brooks. Despite immediate medical attention, Brooks succumbed to his injuries. The Houston Police Department's Homicide Division and the Texas Rangers are conducting parallel investigations into the incident.

https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/02/25/deputy-accused-of-shooting-killing-inmate-during-fight-over-gun-at-kingwood-hospital/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ButDlAjJpdE

On February 24, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Houston Police Department officers spotted a vehicle with a stolen license plate near Richmond Avenue and Unity Drive. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver turned off the vehicle's lights and drove northbound on Hillcroft Avenue. Police escalated a chase at 80 miles per hour that lasted approximately two minutes when the driver lost control and struck a tree in the 1400 block of South Voss Road. The vehicle caught fire upon impact. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Houston Fire Department. The Houston Police Department's Vehicular Crimes and Internal Affairs Divisions are investigating the incident.

On February 24, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., Garland Police Department officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the 100 block of West Wanda Drive in Garland, Texas. Upon arrival, officers were ambushed by 24-year-old Bernardo Mares, who fired upon them, injuring one officer. Mares fled the scene in a white pickup truck, leading officers to a second location where he again ambushed and fired at them. He then retreated to a relative's home on West Wanda Drive. As officers worked to evacuate the occupants, Mares emerged, pointing an object at them in a "shooter's stance." Officers discharged their firearms, fatally wounding Mares. The injured officer was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/garland-police-officer-shot-overnight-stable-at-hospital/3776488/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pclKZ3Kv0A

On 02/24/2025, 23-year-old Eric Jackson was found unresponsive in his cellblock at the Harris County Jail in Houston, Texas. He experienced a medical emergency and was pronounced dead shortly after in the jail's clinic. Jackson had pleaded guilty to a felony charge of aggravated assault of a family member and was awaiting transfer to a state drug treatment facility at the time of his death. Authorities reported no significant injuries observed on Jackson, and both the sheriff's office and medical examiner are investigating the cause of death. This incident marks the fourth in-custody death at the Harris County Jail in 2025, amid ongoing issues of overcrowding and staffing shortages.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2025/02/26/514801/23-year-old-harris-county-jail-inmate-dies-awaiting-drug-treatment-facility-transfer/

On 02/21/2025, Newton County Sheriff's deputies attempted to serve a felony warrant on a man in Newton, Texas. The man ran and hid inside a pickup truck's toolbox. When officers located him, he emerged and aimed a firearm at deputies. Deputies opened fire and killed him.

https://kfdm.com/news/local/breaking-officer-involved-shooting-in-newton-county-no-deputies-hurt
https://www.fox4beaumont.com/news/breaking-officer-involved-shooting-in-newton-county-no-deputies-hurt

Alice Police Department officers responded to multiple 911 calls from the Esperanza Street area. Upon arrival, officers attempted to communicate with a male resident. The man opened his curtains and pointed a 30-30 rifle at the officers. An officer opened fire, striking the man who later died at Alice Christus Spohn Hospital. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.

https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/jim-wells-county/alice/texas-rangers-investigating-fatal-officer-involved-shooting-in-alice
https://www.alicetx.com/2025/02/18/officer-involved-shooting-under-an-investigation-process/

On February 9, 2025, the Leon County Sheriff's Office was actively searching for a man wanted in connection with an undisclosed crime. The suspect was located, and during the apprehension, a confrontation occurred, resulting in the man being shot by law enforcement officers. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. The specific details of the incident, including the identities of the suspect and the officers involved, have not been disclosed. The Texas Rangers are conducting an investigation into the shooting.

https://www.kbtx.com/2025/02/09/leon-county-sheriffs-office-looking-wanted-man/

On 02/07/2025, a 36-year-old male was found unresponsive in his cell at the Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas. Life-saving measures were attempted, but he was pronounced dead shortly after. The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county/tarrant-county-jail-suicide-attempt-death/287-a0f0b310-4cb0-4797-8842-c139a387195c

On February 6, 2025, around 4:30 PM, San Antonio Police Department officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle near the intersection of North Flores Street and West Commerce Street in downtown San Antonio. The vehicle had been reported stolen earlier that day and was under surveillance by undercover officers. When uniformed officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the driver refused to comply, prompting officers to deploy spike strips. Despite these measures, the driver continued to evade law enforcement, colliding with patrol vehicles and driving toward officers. In response, two officers discharged their firearms, striking both occupants of the vehicle. The vehicle subsequently crashed into a building and caught fire. Nathaniel Moreno, identified as one of the suspects, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other occupant was transported to a hospital in critical condition. No officers were injured during the incident. The officers involved have been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.

TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 1 Fatality, 1 Injury

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/02/06/san-antonio-police-respond-to-shooting-downtown/https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/02/08/crews-left-cleaning-up-after-deadly-police-shooting-fiery-crash-in-downtown-san-antonio/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkQr8AXibp8

On February 6, 2025, San Antonio Police Department officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle in downtown San Antonio. The driver, 19-year-old Nathaniel Moreno, refused to stop. Officers deployed spike strips and boxed in the vehicle. Moreno then backed into multiple vehicles and drove toward officers. Police opened fire. The vehicle continued down Commerce Street, struck a building, and caught fire. Moreno was pronounced dead at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds. A 15-year-old passenger, Nicholas Rodriguez, was critically injured and later died from his injuries on February 8, 2025. The incident is under investigation.

TOTAL FATALITIES: 2

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2025/02/11/second-suspect-15-dies-in-aftermath-of-deadly-sapd-shooting-fiery-crash-in-downtown-san-antonio/

On February 5, 2025, Victoria Police Department escalated a high-speed chase along U.S. Highway 59 near Loop 463 in Victoria, Texas, that ended when the driver lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a rollover crash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.

https://www.crossroadstoday.com/news/man-dies-in-rollover-crash-after-high-speed-chase-in-victoria-texas/article_1096d6f4-e363-11ef-93ba-ff98312d7bbc.html

On February 5, 2025, Killeen Police Department officers initiated a pursuit of a stolen Jeep near Trimmier Road and Grandon Drive. The chase resulted in a multi-vehicle collision involving the Jeep, a bystander car, and a black Ford truck. The driver of the bystander car, a 67-year-old female, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers from the bystander car and the driver of the Ford truck were transported to a hospital in stable condition. Two individuals from the Jeep were apprehended, and two handguns were recovered from the vehicle.

https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/crime/killeen-fatal-police-chase-feb-5-2025/500-68d7af2e-86f6-4048-b9ed-ecd2ef8cebc1

On February 5, 2025, Mexia Police Department officers responded to reports of gunfire in Mexia, Texas. Upon arrival, they were met with gunfire from a male suspect, later identified as Darius Brewer. A gunfight ensued, during which Brewer retreated to a nearby residence, leading to a standoff situation. The SWAT team was deployed, and after attempts to negotiate, they entered the residence and found Brewer deceased from gunshot wounds sustained during the earlier exchange. The incident is under investigation by the Mexia Police Department and the Texas Rangers.

https://www.kwtx.com/2025/02/06/male-suspect-dead-after-standoff-mexia-after-hour-gunfire-exchanged-police-say/

On January 31, 2025, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Tarrant County Sheriff's deputies arrived at the 5600 block of Twin Oaks Drive in Haltom City, Texas, to serve a mental health warrant for 19-year-old Christopher Loyo. Family members had requested the warrant due to Loyo's recent erratic behavior and paranoia. Upon entry, deputies encountered Loyo armed with a knife. During the confrontation, Loyo stabbed a deputy in the head and inflicted a severe laceration on the deputy's hand. In response, other deputies fired their weapons, killing Loyo at the scene. The injured deputy was transported to a hospital and is expected to recover. The Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation into the incident.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES:
• 1 fatality: Christopher Loyo
• 1 injury: Tarrant County Sheriff's deputy

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/haltom-city-police-shooting/3756178/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/tarrant-county-deputy-hurt-suspect-dead-haltom-city

On January 30, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Lake Worth Police Department’s Special Operations Unit conducted a traffic stop for a moving violation. The male driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, allegedly began shooting at officers shortly after being stopped. It is not disclosed what led to this. The driver continued driving and later crashed into the backyard of a home near Sansom Park before continuing into Fort Worth and stopping at a residence in the 1700 block of Skyline Drive. The man locked himself inside the home.

Lake Worth police SWAT established a perimeter and escalated a standoff. A woman, believed to be his mother, exited the home. After several hours, the man emerged with a gun to his head and refused officers’ commands to disarm. SWAT officers fired beanbag rounds, and he fired a shot toward them. A Fort Worth SWAT officer opened fire, killing him.

The Fort Worth Police Department’s Internal Affairs Division is investigating the shooting, with oversight from the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fort-worth-lake-worth-police-shooting-standoff/3756081/

On January 30, 2025, a male inmate, arrested in connection with the kidnapping of his son, was found unresponsive in his cell at the El Paso County Jail. Despite life-saving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/crime/2025/01/31/el-paso-man-arrested-in-sons-kidnapping-dies-in-county-jail/78086797007/

On January 30, 2025, a male individual was fatally shot by Fort Worth police officers during an attempted arrest. The incident occurred after a pursuit and standoff on Skyline Drive, where the individual fired a gun at officers. The officers returned fire, resulting in the individual's death. The Fort Worth Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident.

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article299478749.html

On January 30, 2025, Lake Worth Police Officer Krista Segeda conducted a traffic stop on Nicholas Scott Sides, 35, in the 5700 block of Azle Avenue in Lake Worth, Texas. During the stop, Sides fled, leading officers on a pursuit into Sansom Park, where he crashed his vehicle and fired at officers before fleeing again to a residence in the 1700 block of Skyline Drive in Fort Worth. After evacuating Sides' mother from the home, a standoff ensued. Sides fired at officers multiple times, refusing commands to surrender. A Fort Worth Police Department SWAT officer ultimately shot and killed Sides. The incident is under investigation.

https://www.officer.com/tactical/swat/video/55266465/im-not-going-back-to-prison-texas-police-stop-turns-into-chase-standoff

On January 30, 2025, around 4 p.m., Lake Worth police officers attempted to pull over a driver for a traffic violation. The driver fired at the officers and fled, leading to a chase that ended in the 1700 block of Skyline Drive. The man abandoned his vehicle and barricaded himself inside a residence. During the standoff, he set off fireworks and threw them at responding officers. After several hours, the man exited the house with a gun pointed at his head. Officers used less-lethal rounds in an attempt to disarm him, but he fired at the officers. In response, officers shot and killed him. No officers were injured.

https://bnonews.com/index.php/2025/01/police-chase-in-fort-worth-ends-in-shooting-suspect-killed/
https://www.fox4news.com/news/lake-worth-standoff-suspect-barricades-himself-after-police-chase-throws-fireworks-officers