Two Kilgore Officers Stabbed, Suspect Killed

KILGORE — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that also involved injuries to two law officers in Kilgore. According to the Kilgore Police Department, just before 7:45 Monday morning, they were called to the 1200 block of East North Street to reports of a kidnapping. Officer DeeAnn Brown, 47, made first contact with the suspect. During this time, authorities say, the suspect attacked Brown, stabbing her. Officials say Sergeant David Trucker, 54, tried to intervene, but was also stabbed by the suspect. One of the officers then shot and killed their attacker; Authorities say it’s unclear who took the shot.

Kilgore police were not able to confirm that the man who died is Jamal Joseph Freeman, 19, as stated by the great aunt of the victim. Freeman was described as being mentally unstable. Both officers were taken to a local hospital with minor stab wounds. The Texas Rangers and Gregg County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident.