The Texas Rangers are investigating a shooting in Weatherford that left a man dead after a police pursuit on Christmas Eve.
Weatherford Police released a preliminary briefing video on Tuesday with details of the incident.
On Dec. 24 around 8 a.m., Weatherford police were called to a report of a stolen vehicle that was taken at gunpoint on Dec. 23 in Georgia and had been tracked to an address on York Avenue, according to the police.
Responding officers located the vehicle around 8:30 a.m. and attempted to make contact when the pursuit ensued, police said.
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During the pursuit, the driver of the vehicle crashed into an uninvolved vehicle at the Ric Williamson Memorial Highway and Highway 180 intersection just outside of Weatherford.
According to police, the alleged stolen vehicle came to a rest and the driver exited the vehicle opening fire on officers and troopers, striking some of the patrol cars.
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The suspect ran into a nearby field while continuing to shoot over 25 rounds at officers, according to police.
Officers returned fire striking the suspect multiple times.
The suspect was treated for his injuries but later died at the scene. A handgun was located near the suspect, according to police.
The suspect was identified as 32-year-old Michael Delaney of Minnesota who was a person of interest in a homicide on Dec. 12 in Michigan and the armed hijacking in Georgia, according to officials.
No officers were injured during the incident.
The Texas Rangers are now investigating the incident and further details will be released.
