News Flash

Public Safety Press Releases

Posted on: January 29, 2022

Suspect Deceased, Hostage Safe Following Officer-Involved Shooting

Denton Police Department Media Release

DENTON, TX, Jan. 29, 2022 – A hostage is safe, and the Texas Rangers are continuing to investigate a shooting involving a Denton police officer early Saturday morning.

At approximately 1:30 a.m., Denton Public Safety Communications received a call from a male reporting that he wanted to kill himself due to “problems” with a woman. Officers were dispatched and arrived by 1:35 a.m. at the caller’s location, 1610 E. McKinney St.

Upon arrival, officers saw a white male holding a knife against the body of a white female. This male suspect was also physically restraining the woman by gripping his arm around her neck.

Officers began attempts to communicate with the suspect and deescalate the hostage situation. Several times, the male raised the knife toward the female in a stabbing motion. After it became apparent the suspect was not releasing the hostage, and the suspect again raised the knife in a threatening manner toward the female, one officer fired one round from his patrol rifle. The suspect was struck in the upper torso and fell to the ground with the knife still in his hand. A Taser was then successfully deployed to disarm the suspect. The hostage was moved to a safe location and was determined to be uninjured.

Medics transported the suspect to a local hospital, where he died a short time later. His identity is not being released at this time, pending family notification.

No officers were injured during this incident. All inquiries regarding the investigation status should be directed to the Texas Rangers, who are conducting the officer-involved shooting investigation. Per department policy, Internal Affairs is conducting a thorough, concurrent administrative investigation. The officer who fired his weapon is a three-year veteran of the Denton Police Department and is on administrative leave, pending the conclusion of the investigation. 

###

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Public Safety Press Releases

Denton Police Department Media Release

Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation

Posted on: April 24, 2023
Denton Police Department Media Release

Fatal Crash Under Investigation

Posted on: April 13, 2023
Denton Police Department Media Release

Suspect Arrested for Capital Murder

Posted on: April 4, 2023
Denton Police Department Media Release

Double Homicide Investigation Ongoing

Posted on: March 24, 2023
Denton Police Department Media Release

Wells Fargo Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested

Posted on: February 27, 2023
Denton Police Department Media Release

Homicide Suspect Arrested in Oklahoma

Posted on: February 4, 2023
Denton Police Department Media Release

Homicide Investigation Ongoing

Posted on: January 12, 2023
Denton Police Department Media Release

In-Custody Death Investigation Ongoing

Posted on: December 9, 2022
Denton Police Department Media Release

Aggravated Robbery Under Investigation

Posted on: October 27, 2022
Denton Police Department Media Release

Landlord Arrested for Aggravated Assault

Posted on: September 28, 2022
Denton Police Department Media Release

In-Custody Death Under Investigation

Posted on: June 22, 2022
Denton Police Department Media Release

Woman Arrested for Murder

Posted on: May 25, 2022
Denton Police Department Media Release

Injury to a Child Arrest

Posted on: April 2, 2022
Denton Police Department Media Release

March 19 Murder Suspect Arrested

Posted on: March 21, 2022
Denton Police Department Media Release

Fred Moore High School Student Arrested

Posted on: February 25, 2022
Denton Police Department Media Release

Barricaded Person Taken into Custody

Posted on: February 22, 2022
Denton Police Department Media Release

Woman Arrested for Murder of Grandchild

Posted on: January 24, 2022
Denton Police Department Media Release

Denton Police Arrest Man for Murder

Posted on: November 5, 2021