Trooper shot; suspect killed

Update: On Tuesday, the Wood County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 45-year-old Cody Joe Henderson.

WOOD COUNTY — A suspect wanted on multiple felony warrants was killed Saturday night after a lengthy standoff with law enforcement in Wood County that left two officers wounded. The Wood County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers attempted to serve six felony warrants around the intersection of FM 515 and FM 2966 on Saturday. During the attempt, the suspect allegedly opened fire with a semi-automatic weapon, striking a Wood County deputy multiple times and wounding a DPS trooper.

According to our news partner KETK, both officers were transported to a hospital in Tyler, where they were listed in critical but stable condition. The suspect barricaded himself inside a residence on FM 2966, prompting a large law enforcement response. The Wood County Special Response Team and Texas Rangers assisted at the scene.

Authorities said negotiations continued for several hours as the suspect repeatedly fired at law enforcement. Multiple methods were used in attempts to get the suspect to surrender, including tear gas.

After several unsuccessful attempts to get the suspect to exit the home, the residence was breached. Officials said the suspect again attempted to fire at officers, and law enforcement returned fire.

The suspect was transported to Quitman Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The suspect was wanted on the following charges:

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
Unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon
Theft of a firearm
Evading arrest with a vehicle
Two separate warrants for possession of a controlled substance

Names of the suspect and the injured officers have not been released. Authorities said more information will be provided as the investigation continues.