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Allen Police Fatally Shoot Man During Domestic Violence Call

The Texas Rangers are investigating a deadly shooting involving Allen police Thursday afternoon.

Police responded to the 200 block of South Arbor Road at about 4:30 p.m. for a domestic disturbance call. 

While officers were there, a man came out of the house and fired shots at the officers, according to police.

The officers returned fire, and struck the man, who was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.

His identity was not released, but police said he was a man in his 60s and is a resident at the home.

A spokesperson for the Allen Police Department said the officers had been called to that residence several times before, and the man was known to officers. 

No police officers were injured during the incident. However, the spokesperson said all officers involved with the incident have been placed on administrative leave per department policy.

The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting, according to Allen police.

Friday, they could be seen combing for clues in the front yard of the home as well as the homes of neighbors.

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