MATHIS, Texas (KIII news) — Relatives have identified the victim in an officer-involved shooting that took place in Mathis, Texas, Tuesday as 49-year-old Marty Sendejo.
According to police, Mathis Police Chief Pete Saenz was responding to a burglary call around 4 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of St. Mary's and 7th streets and confronted the Sendejo. That confrontation resulted in Sendejo being shot.
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Sendejo was taken to Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
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Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.
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