Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Leon Minniefield
Age : 55
Gender : Male
Race : Black
Date : 09/04/2023
Location : 962 Wagoner Rd
City : Waco
County : McLennan
State : Texas
Agency : McLennan County Sheriff’s Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic shooting response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 09/04/2023, McLennan County deputies responded to 962 Wagoner Road in the Gholson area near Waco after reports that multiple people had been shot. Leon Minniefield, 55, shot three individuals, who were reportedly connected to him and sustained injuries. When deputies arrived, they encountered Minniefield armed with a firearm. Authorities reported that an exchange of gunfire followed. Deputies opened fire and struck Minniefield. He died from gunshot wounds. Two firearms were reported in the incident. Deputies transported the three injured individuals for medical treatment. The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kwtx.com/2023/09/04/gholson-man-dead-following-shootout-with-authorities-3-others-injured/
https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/mclennan-county/3-people-shot-including-the-suspected-shooter-in-gholson/
