Ellis County deputy fatally shoots man reportedly firing gun, threatening self-harm
An Ellis County deputy fatally shot a man in Red Oak on Wednesday after responding to calls of someone discharging a firearm and threatening self-harm, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Deputies responded to the 100 block of Carol Lane at 3:36 p.m. after receiving two calls from witnesses, Ellis County sheriff’s office said in a release.
The first witness called and said they heard yelling and a firearm being discharged from a nearby residence, deputies said. A second witness said there was an adult male actively threatening self-harm.
Deputies said they encountered the man as they arrived at the location and noticed he had a firearm. Deputies gave the man multiple commands to drop the weapon, but they said he refused and pointed the firearm at them. A deputy then shot the man.
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The man was taken to the ground and immediately given medical assistance, deputies said. He was taken to a Dallas-area hospital for treatment and was later pronounced dead.
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The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.
