Crime

Fort Worth police officer fatally shoots man in Parker County

November 1, 2022 / 10:50 PM CDT / CBS Texas

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FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – A man with an active warrant has been fatally shot by a Fort Worth police officer.

The shooting happened on Nov. 1 at about 4:30 p.m. near Michelle Court in Parker County, according to Fort Worth police.

While attempting to apprehend the suspect, 30-year-old Raymundo Duran, he fled in a vehicle. Duran had a felony warrant out for his arrest, for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Duran refused to stop and rammed into a law enforcement vehicle, leaving his vehicle disabled. Police say at that point, Duran raised a firearm in a threatening manner.

A Fort Worth police officer then fired his weapon, striking Duran. Duran was pronounced dead at the scene.

Julia Falcon

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