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Two sheriff’s deputies in Texas were killed in a shootout in Eden on Monday night over a dog complaint, according to reports.
Concho County deputies arrived at a home on the 100 block of Bryan Street in Eden, Texas, to respond to a complaint about a dog around 8:20 p.m. Monday, KSAN/KLST reported, citing an update provided by the Texas Rangers on Tuesday.
The alleged gunman 28-year-old Jeffrey Nicholas led deputies on a short foot pursuit and barricaded himself in a building. A standoff resulted in gunfire being exchanged, KLST/KSAN reported. During the investigation into the complaint, Nicholas was contacted and an altercation broke out, the outlet reported.
Two Texas Deputies Killed in Shootout After Standoff With Suspect
Two sheriff’s deputies in Texas were killed in a shootout in Eben on Monday night, according to reports.
Authorities so far have provided few details about the shooting. The alleged gunman 28-year-old Jeffrey Nicholas led deputies on a short foot pursuit and barricaded himself in a building. A standoff resulted in gunfire being exchanged, KLST/KSAN reported.
Two deputies were killed and another unidentified person was wounded. Authorities did not immediately identify the victims. The deputies bodies are to be escorted to Lubbock on Tuesday, where autopsies will be performed.