A 19-year-old driver died after McKinney police fired shots during a confrontation at a crash scene November 8, and one officer suffered a gunshot wound, according to the department’s account carried by local news outlets.
Authorities have not identified who fired the round that wounded the officer. The Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation.
Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash around 7:50 p.m. in the 1700 block of Wilmeth Road. Police identified the driver as Jair Ruenes Galvan.
According to the police account, Ruenes Galvan refused officers’ commands when they approached him. A physical confrontation followed, and officers fired shots. The available account does not establish that Ruenes Galvan fired a weapon.
Ruenes Galvan was taken to Medical City McKinney with life-threatening injuries and later died. The wounded officer went to an area hospital with injuries police described as non-life-threatening.
Two officers were involved in the incident. The department placed both on paid administrative leave in accordance with the department’s protocol.
Police have not provided further details explaining what led to the shooting or how the officer suffered the gunshot wound. The Rangers’ investigation remains ongoing.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this incident. We recognize the seriousness of this event and remain committed to ensuring a thorough and transparent investigation,” the McKinney Police Department said in a social media statement about the incident.
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