BEASLEY, Texas - Officials say what began as a small car crash in Fort Bend County Saturday evolved into an officer-involved shooting.
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Details are limited as it's an active investigation, but the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office says it started after a minor car accident on I-59 in Beasley, Texas.
One of the drivers called 911 to report the accident, but that's when officials say the other driver "did not comply with deputies."
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Things escalated and officers tased the unidentified suspect. However, we're told it didn't stop them and the suspect instead, pulled out a knife and approached the responding deputy.
That's when the deputy fired a shot at the suspect, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
As a result of the incident, the roads were closed for several hours while officials conducted an investigation.
(Photo: Drive Texas)
This latest shooting is the second officer-involved shooting to occur in the Houston area, after a San Jacinto Pct. 1 constable deputy was killed by a suspect, who was later shot to death by responding officers.
No other details were made available, as of this writing, but the Texas Rangers are assisting with the investigation.
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