CASTRO COUNTY, Texas (KFDA) – The Texas Rangers say one man is dead after an officer-involved shooting shortly after 11 a.m. on Thursday.
Officials say at the request of the Castro County Sheriff’s Office, DPS Texas Rangers are investigating a shooting on a residential property on Farm-to-Market Road 1055.
According to the news release, a Castro County deputy arrived in the area responding to a person trespassing on a residential property.
Officials say the deputy located the subject when gunfire was exchanged.
The suspect was identified as 34-year-old Lierme Reyes.
Reyes was injured during the shooting and was taken to a local hospital, where officials say he died due to his injuries.
The deputy was also transported to a local hospital and is currently recovering.
The deputy was placed on administrative leave.
This investigation is ongoing.
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