Duncanville Officer Responding to Welfare Call Shoots Person

A Duncanville officer shot a person Tuesday afternoon while responding to a welfare concern call, police said. Officers were called about 2 p.m. to the 200 block of Martin Luther Circle, near South Cockrell Hill Road, regarding a welfare concern for a family member. While there, an officer shot a person described as a suspect, police said. No information was provided about what led up to the shooting. The person was transported to Methodist Central Hospital in unknown condition. No officers were injured, and the identity of the officer or the suspect were not released. The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.   Continue reading...

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