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Melissa Police Officer Fatally Shoots Armed Man During Late-Night Home Call

State investigators have taken over the criminal probe and the officer is on administrative leave while officials withhold further details.

Overview

  • Police say officers responded to a disturbance at a home on East Melissa Road and encountered an armed man, and a Melissa officer fired his service weapon during the confrontation.
  • The wounded man received medical aid at the scene, was taken to a nearby hospital, and later died of his injuries.
  • The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave under department policy and the Melissa Police Department is conducting a separate administrative review.
  • The Texas Rangers are leading the criminal investigation, the Collin County Sheriff's Office processed the scene, and nearby departments provided assistance.
  • Authorities have not released the names of the deceased or the officer and are withholding further information while the active investigations proceed, a development that will determine any charges and policy review.