Crime
Fatal Shooting Following Pursuit in Port Arthur, Texas
Suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at end of chase.
A high-speed chase that began in Bridge City, Texas on Tuesday morning resulted in a fatal officer-involved shooting.
The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. when a suspect fled the scene of a disturbance.
The pursuit led the suspect onto Highway 73, where a Chambers County Constable’s office motorcycle deputy, who was part of a heavy equipment transport convoy, was injured in a collision involving a vehicle involved in the chase.
The deputy sustained non-serious injuries.
The chase continued onto 16th Street at Green Avenue, where it ultimately came to a conclusion with law enforcement officers firing multiple shots.
The suspect was fatally shot, and one law enforcement officer suffered a minor leg injury, likely from a ricocheting bullet.
The incident unfolded near West Orange Stark Middle School, prompting school administrators to implement a shelter-in-place protocol to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the fatal shooting in conjunction with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Jackson, Miss. – Authorities are investigating a violent assault and attempted robbery that took place in the stadium parking lot of the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).
The incident occurred as the victim, identified as Morgan McGuire, was leaving work.
McGuire reported that she was approached by a stranger who initially demanded money.
However, despite her verbal and physical attempts to surrender her purse, the attacker ignored her offer and proceeded to assault her.
“He asked for my money, so I verbally and physically offered him my purse, but he ignored me. He threw me to the ground and kept beating me,” McGuire recalled.
During the assault, she was punched, choked, and thrown to the ground while her attacker repeatedly threatened to shoot her.
Although the suspect demanded her purse, McGuire noted that the attack did not appear to be motivated by robbery alone.
The assault only ended when a passerby intervened, which McGuire described as occurring “after what felt like forever.”
UMMC confirmed that the UMMC Police Department, in coordination with Capitol Police, is actively investigating the attack.
“We take seriously the safety of everyone on our campus and will continue to work with our partners, including Capitol Police and other law enforcement, to uphold this commitment,” UMMC stated.
Authorities have not yet released a description of the suspect, and it remains unclear whether any arrests have been made.
Officials urge anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.