Trooper shot; kills suspect after car chase in Falfurrias

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper shot and killed a person following a vehicle pursuit in Falfurrias Saturday night, according to a news release from DPS.

At approximately 8:21 p.m. the trooper became involved in a chase, according to DPS.

“Once the pursuit concluded, the driver shot the trooper, and gunfire was returned killing the suspect,” the news release said. “The trooper is in stable condition.”

DPS said in the release that the Texas Rangers are on scene and that the investigation is active.

More details will be released once they become available, according to the release.