NEWS
DPS reports Wise Co. K-9 killed; suspect shot by officers
Law enforcement officials are investigating a shooting that took place here in Montague County this afternoon where a Wise County K-9 officer was killed and a 44-year-old man was killed by law officers.
Texas State Trooper Tony Fulton said the Bowie Police Department began pursuit of a vehicle after the male driver refused to pull over. The man was wanted on warrants.
When the suspect finally stopped in the area off Hwy. 101 on Pickett Run Road, he fled the scene on foot. and shots were fired off State Highway 101, southwest of the city. Fulton said Wise County K-9 dogs came to the scene to assist in the search and they found the man.
Wise County Sheriff David Walker told The Wise County Messenger that his officers were assisting Montague County Sheriff’s Office and Bowie Police in a pursuit when Pepper, one of the department’s two dogs, was shot by the suspect.
The pursuit ended in the area of Pickett Run Road and Aujla Road near Sunset near Hwy. 101. When the suspect fled on foot into a nearby wooded area, Pepper, a tracking dog, was used to find the suspect hiding under a pile of leaves.
Fulton said the suspect opened fire on the dog and officers, who returned fire and killed the suspect, a 44-year-old male. The deceased has not been positively identified.
The sheriff said Pepper saved the life of at least five officers. No other officers were injured. The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting incident.
The jury was seated on Monday and the opening day of testimony Tuesday only lasted four hours, before the panel went into deliberations about 2 p.m.
Two hours later the jury returned a guilty verdict on both charges. Wednesday morning the jury was set to begin discussion on Hall’s punishment at 8:30 a.m. with both sides offering evidence and testimony. Hall faces up to 10 years in prison.
The trial was moved to Denton County on a change of venue requested by Hall in March. After 16th District Judge Sherry Shipman read the verdict, it was reported Hall hung her head in disappointment and was later seen crying and emotional as she left the courtroom.
Members of the Bowie City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. on May 13 in council chambers.
The meeting opens with a proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week.
City Manager Bert Cunningham will report on recent rainfall problems, Smythe Street sidewalk project and the substation work.
There is only one item of new business an ordinance related to speed limits on specific streets. Public comments and approval of minutes wrap up the agenda.
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