During a welfare check on a female walking on CR 606 near Fairfield Animal Hospital, a pickup truck was entering the roadway from an oil field location and struck the Fairfield Police patrol unit head on.
According to a press release issued by Assistant Fire Chief Albert Gallegos, “A male subject exited the vehicle and encountered our officer. During the encounter an officer discharged their firearm.”
The victim was transported to the Freestone Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased.
No Fairfield Police Officers were reported injured during the incident.
Gallegos continued, ‘In accordance with department policy, The Texas Rangers have been requested to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.”
The Fairfield Police Department is fully cooperating with the Texas Rangers.
The NavCo Chronicle will release more information in this case, as soon as it is made available.