DPS Trooper Shot During Traffic Stop

Texas Department of Public Safety, South Texas Region

CORPUS CHRISTI- (News Release) On June 18th, at approximately 8:21 p.m. a DPS Trooper was involved in a vehicle pursuit in Falfurrias. Once the pursuit concluded, the driver shot the trooper and gunfire was returned killing the suspect. The trooper is in stable condition. This is an ongoing active investigation, and details will be provided once they become available.