Officials ID Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting

PANOLA COUNTY — Officials have identified a man killed in an officer-involved shooting in Panola County Saturday night. According to KETK, around 8:00 p.m., a DPS trooper tried to stop a car for a traffic violation on State Highway 149. Officials say the driver refused to stop and evaded law enforcement in his vehicle. According to DPS, the driver, identified as Calin Roquemore, 24, of Tatum, exited his still-running vehicle in a residential neighborhood in Beckville. Authorities say the car traveled a short distance and struck a tree.

The preliminary investigation indicates the suspect then fled on foot for about 300 yards, eventually went to the ground and was trying to get up. The trooper reports he gave verbal commands to the suspect to show his hands. The trooper continues that when the suspect did not comply with his commands, he thought the suspect was going for a gun and, fearing for his life, fired his handgun in reaction to the perceived threat. Roquemore was taken to a Longview hospital where he later died. No weapon was found at the scene.

The Texas Rangers will conduct an investigation and their findings will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review. Additionally, officials say Texas DPS has contacted the FBI’s Dallas Field Office and notified them of the facts and circumstances of the incident known to DPS investigators at this early stage.
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