Officer-involved shooting in Whitehouse claims one life

WHITEHOUSE – One person is dead after an officer-involved shooting Friday afternoon in Whitehouse. According to our news partner KETK, the shooting happened at the Pecan Woods Apartments on W. Main Street in Whitehouse around 12:15 p.m. as police answered a call about a disturbance. Officials say the shooting involved a Whitehouse Police Officer and a suspect in that disturbance.

A statement from the Whitehouse PD said, “While at the scene an armed man began shooting at officers. A Whitehouse Police Officer returned fire and struck the man. The officers on scene began administering first aid and called for EMS to assist and transport him. The man later passed away.” The suspect has not yet been identified. No one else was injured in the incident. A witness told KETK they believe the disturbance was between a couple, which lead to police being called which led to the shooting. The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.