This evening, the Corsicana Police Department Telecommunications Division received a 9-1-1 call reporting a disturbance on Gladstone Avenue.
According to a press release issued by Corsicana Police Chief Robert Johnson, dispatchers advised the officers prior to arrival that the caller advised that a female had fled the residence and that the male suspect had pointed a firearm at her.
Th scene immediately escalated when the caller obtained additional information that the suspect remained inside the residence and was holding a gun to his girlfriend’s head.
Upon arrival of the officers, the responding officer and backup units observed the front door standing open.
Corsicana Police Officers arriving on the scene could hear a verbal altercation between a man and a woman coming from a rear bedroom.
Acting swiftly, CPD officers made a quick tactical approach down a narrow hallway that led to a rear bedroom.
Chief Johnson continued, “As the lead officer turned the corner, he observed a female sitting on the floor and a male suspect standing near her, wearing a ballistic vest equipped with ballistic plates, additional ammunition magazines and holding an AR-style, short barrel rifle.”
When the officer issued verbal commands, the male suspect raised the rifle toward the officer.
Responding to the dire situation, the officer discharged his weapon while simultaneously moving out of the line of fire.
The suspect was not injured, and Corsicana Police were able to rapidly subdue and detain him safely and without injury.
Johnson stated, “This incident occurred within confined quarters, presenting exceptional risk due to the narrow hallway and small doorway. The suspect’s bullet resistant vest forced the officer to make split-second adjustments under life-threatening conditions.”
The not yet identified suspect was transported to the Navarro County Jail and faces multiple felony charges.
In accordance with Corsicana Police Department policy, the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal review of the incident. The names of the officers will not be released until the criminal investigation is complete.
Chief Johnson said, “I would like to personally commend the officers who engaged the suspect and did not hesitate to put their lives on the line for our citizens. I would also like to thank our Telecommunicators for their excellent job in obtaining pertinent information and providing rapid updates to our officers. God was watching over us tonight.”
The NavCo Chronicle will update this story as more information becomes available.
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