SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, Texas — Law enforcement officers with the San Patricio County Sheriff's Office and other organizations were called out to an apartment complex in Taft on Sunday evening for reports of a burglary.
When officers arrived at the complex, they encountered a male suspect holding a gun who then pointed the weapon at the officers.
According to authorities, officers fired gunshots at the suspect and he then retreated back to his apartment. Officers say in the exchange of gunfire, a female who lives in the complex was shot and transported to the hospital.
"The suspect again came out of the apartment with the gun and pointed the weapon at the officers," Sheriff Oscar Rivera said. "The Texas Rangers were called to the scene to investigate the incident while the suspect barricaded himself in one of the apartments. The Texas DPS Special Response Team, along with our Tactical Response Team were called in along with a negotiator. The Teams made entry into the apartment after a search and arrest warrant was obtained."
The officers then found the male suspect deceased with a self-inflicted gunshot wound once they entered the apartment.
According to the San Patricio County Sheriff's Office, the female who was shot in the exchange of gunfire remains in stable condition.
The Deputy involved in the shooting has been placed on administrative leave, according to Sheriff Rivera. The Texas Rangers and Taft Police Department will lead the investigation.