2 Injured in East El Paso Shooting, Officer-Involved Incident
East El Paso Shooting Details
EL PASO, Texas — In a harrowing incident that unfolded in East El Paso on Monday, September 11, two individuals were injured, one severely, during a domestic dispute that escalated into an officer-involved shooting. The incident occurred in the vicinity of Schooner Drive and Pebble Hills Drive at approximately 5 p.m.
The initial call to the police, which prompted their swift response, reported a “subject with a weapon” in the 2600 block of Schooner Drive. Upon arrival at the scene, law enforcement officers were confronted with a domestic dispute, as revealed by Detective Judy Oviedo, an official spokesperson for the El Paso Police Department.
In the course of the confrontation, an officer found himself in a situation where he had no choice but to discharge his weapon, resulting in the shooting of a 52-year-old male suspect. The injuries sustained by the suspect were deemed serious, adding a layer of complexity to the already tense situation.
Simultaneously, a 49-year-old woman involved in the dispute was also injured and subsequently transported to a hospital. As of the latest reports, the extent of her injuries remains undetermined, raising questions as to whether she was also a victim of gunfire.
It is important to note that no other individuals were present in the residence when this traumatic incident unfolded, and Detective Judy Oviedo has assured the public that there is no ongoing risk to their safety.
Thankfully, no law enforcement officers were harmed during the altercation, highlighting their unwavering commitment to maintaining public safety in East El Paso.
As the investigation unfolds, the El Paso Police Department, with the dedicated efforts of their Crimes Against Persons detectives, is diligently piecing together the sequence of events that led to the unfortunate officer-involved shooting. The specifics surrounding the use of the weapon, the circumstances of the domestic dispute, and the conditions of the individuals involved are all under scrutiny.
Both the 52-year-old male suspect and the 49-year-old woman are currently in custody at local hospitals, receiving medical attention for their respective injuries. The suspect, bearing serious gunshot wounds, remains in critical condition.
As this is a developing story, we are committed to providing you with the latest updates as additional information becomes available. The East El Paso community, as well as concerned citizens at large, await further details on this unfortunate incident, hoping for a swift resolution and justice for those affected. Stay tuned for more developments as the El Paso Police Department’s investigation progresses.
By: M Z Hossain, Digital Journalist
