Crime
Grandson shot and killed his grandparents in Holliday, suspect dead
As the standoff continued, Holliday ISD and nearby homes were placed on lockdown to ensure the safety of residents.
A nearly eight-hour standoff in Holliday, Texas, concluded late Thursday night when authorities fatally shot a suspect around 10:15 p.m. on November 7.
The incident began earlier that afternoon when police responded to a home on Ford Road following reports of gunfire.
The situation unfolded at approximately 3 p.m. when Archer County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched after the suspect’s mother reported that her son had fatally shot her parents—his grandparents.
Upon arriving, deputies were met with gunfire from the suspect, who wielded a long rifle.
Officers quickly returned fire and called for backup, bringing in personnel from the Wichita County Sheriff’s Office and Wichita Falls Police Department (WFPD).
As the standoff continued, Holliday ISD and nearby homes were placed on lockdown to ensure the safety of residents.
The suspect then barricaded himself in a metal barn on the property, prompting SWAT teams from WFPD and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to deploy drones for surveillance. However, the suspect reportedly shot down one of the drones.
Attempts to negotiate with him proved unsuccessful, as he refused to communicate.
Law enforcement then began using an armored Bobcat to dismantle sections of the barn to gain visual access to the suspect.
Meanwhile, personnel from additional agencies, including the Texas Rangers, joined the effort.
As the standoff escalated, officers attempted to clear the barn using toxic chemical agents, but the suspect, who was reportedly equipped with night-vision goggles and gas masks, remained unaffected.
Around 10:15 p.m., officers observed the suspect raising his rifle toward them, prompting law enforcement to open fire.
Wichita County Sheriff David Duke stated that due to trauma on the body, it’s unclear if a sniper’s shot was the cause of death, but the suspect was confirmed deceased.
The suspect, believed to have been armed with a shotgun and rifle, was identified as a 28-year-old male, though his name and the names of his grandparents have not yet been released.
The Texas Rangers have assumed control of the investigation.
SAN ANTONIO, TX — Two San Antonio police officers were shot during an incident on the city’s West Side Wednesday morning, according to Police Chief William McManus. The suspected gunman is also reported to be down.
The shooting occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of U.S. Highway 90 westbound, near Military Drive, in the parking area of the Travelodge Motel.
Multiple emergency medical units were dispatched to the scene following reports of officers injured by gunfire.
When officers responded to the location, an exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in both officers being struck.
The suspect was also shot during the confrontation.
The conditions of the officers have not yet been released, and it remains unclear how severe their injuries are.
The access road along U.S. Highway 90 westbound has been closed as police secure the area and conduct a full investigation.
A large law enforcement presence, including tactical and crime scene units, remains on site.
Chief McManus confirmed that additional details will be provided during a scheduled press briefing later today, as investigators work to determine the events leading up to the shooting and whether any additional suspects were involved.
Residents are urged to avoid the area as the investigation remains active.