The Galveston Police Department said the occupant of the vehicle was taken to the hospital, where they later died, after the officer discharged his firearm during the traffic stop.
An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed by an officer during a traffic stop in Galveston on Monday afternoon, police say.
According to the Galveston Police Department, the shooting happened in the 1700 block of 55th Street at about 3:45 p.m. Police said that during the stop, an occupant of the vehicle was injured after an officer discharged his firearm. Officers said they immediately rendered first aid to the injured man at the scene. Hel was then taken by EMS to the UTMB Emergency Department, where they were later pronounced dead, officials said.
Authorities said the officer involved has been placed on modified duty pending the outcome of the investigation, in accordance with department policy. Officials said that details are currently limited and that the Texas Rangers and the Galveston County District Attorney's Office are leading the investigation. DOJ to seek death penalty in killing of 2 Israeli Embassy staffersABC13 'Athletes of the Week' shine at state track meet
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