Kerrville Police Officer shoots, kills suspect in traffic pursuit

A Kerrville Police Department officer shot and killed a suspect early Tuesday morning after a traffic pursuit that ended up in Gillespie County.

Kerrville Police said the officer, who was not named, shot the suspect after a roll-over crash in the 1100 block of Texas Highway 16.

Police said an officer from the Kerrville Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop at 1:19 a.m. for multiple traffic violations on a passenger car driving north on Sidney Baker Street. The suspect vehicle fled from the officer, who pursued the suspect north on Texas 16.

Officers from the Fredericksburg Police Department and the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to assist as the pursuit continued into Gillespie County. Authorities successfully deployed spike strips into the vehicle’s path as the vehicle approached the city of Fredericksburg. 

The pursuit then entered the Fredericksburg city limits. The suspect continued and eventually lost control of the vehicle, which resulted in the vehicle rolling and crashing on the 1100 block of Texas 16 near Hill Country Methodist Hospital.

Police said the suspect exited his vehicle and charged at the Kerrville Police Department officer, who discharged their service weapon and shot the suspect. The Justice of the Peace arrived on the scene and pronounced the suspect deceased. The identity of the suspect is unconfirmed at this time.

The name of the Kerrville Police Officer is not being released at this time. Per Kerrville Police Department policy, the officer involved has been placed on paid administrative leave. The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.