{"id":264,"date":"2026-05-08T08:11:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T08:11:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dallasrelocationhubs.com\/?p=264"},"modified":"2026-05-10T15:34:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T15:34:58","slug":"ellis-county-deputy-fatally-shoots-man-reportedly-firing-gun-threatening-self-harm-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dallasrelocationhubs.com\/?p=264","title":{"rendered":"Ellis County deputy fatally shoots man reportedly firing gun, threatening self-harm"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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.<\/p>

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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.<\/p><\/div>

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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.<\/p><\/div>

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.<\/p>

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The man was taken to the ground and immediately given\u00a0medical\u00a0assistance, deputies said.\u00a0He was taken to a Dallas-area hospital for treatment and was later pronounced dead.<\/p><\/div>

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