Woodville Police Officer shot; suspect killed identified as Hemphill man | Lifestyle
Woodville Police Officer shot; suspect killed identified as Hemphill man
A Woodville Police Officer was shot and a suspect was killed during an incident in Tyler County, Texas. The confrontation took place when Officer Troy Costello responded to a call regarding a suspicious male subject causing a disturbance. The suspect initially evaded Officer Costello, leading him on a pursuit through several streets. However, the situation escalated when the suspect shot Officer Costello and fled the scene. Later, the suspect was located and confronted by multiple officers, resulting in the suspect being shot and pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect has been identified as a 41-year-old man from Hemphill, TX.
Police Officer shot and suspect killed
In Tyler County, Texas, a Woodville Police Officer was shot and a suspect was killed in a violent confrontation. Officer Troy Costello responded to a call regarding a suspicious male subject causing a disturbance. Despite Officer Costello’s attempts to stop the suspect, the driver of a white pickup truck ignored commands and led Officer Costello on a pursuit. Eventually, the suspect shot Officer Costello and fled the scene. However, law enforcement officers later located the suspect, who was armed with a handgun. Despite repeated commands to surrender, the suspect made an aggressive movement towards his weapon, resulting in officers firing upon him. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene and has been identified as a 41-year-old man from Hemphill, TX.
