Hays County Pursuit Results In Officer Involved Shooting

Staff Reports

On Monday, October 19, 2020, at approximately 5:15 PM, a deputy with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle traveling north on IH 35 near the 210 mile-marker at a high rate of speed.

According to officials, the driver was weaving recklessly in and out of traffic, and the officer attempted to make a traffic stop on the driver.

The driver of the vehicle failed to pull over and began fleeing from the deputy, and a pursuit was initiated.

Deputies with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and police officers with the City of Buda Police Department were able to disable the vehicle on South Loop 4 near Interstate Drive just South of the Buda City Limits.

Once the vehicle was stopped, the driver displayed a handgun and officers fired upon the suspect, striking him. The suspect was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment and is in stable condition.

His name is not being released at this time. No officers were injured, and there is no threat to the public.

This is an ongoing investigation, and no further details will be released at this time. The sheriff’s office said they will send updates as they become available.

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