Person dead after officer-involved shooting in Buda
BUDA, Texas - Law enforcement is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Buda.
On Friday, around 8 a.m., Hays County deputies responded to a 911 call about a male trying to kick in the front door of a home on Hunter Creek Cove.
The caller said it was their daughter's ex-boyfriend, and he was armed with two knives.
When the officers arrived, they say the suspect had a knife in each hand.
Deputies gave several commands for the suspect to drop the knives, but officials say he did not comply, and two deputies opened fire, hitting the suspect.
Life-saving measures were performed, but the suspect died at the scene.
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The deputies involved were not hurt and have been placed on administrative leave.
The criminal investigation will be conducted by the Hays County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the Texas Rangers.
If you have information regarding this investigation, contact Detective David Maddocks with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896 or David.maddocks@co.hays.tx.us. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-324-TIPS or you can submit your information on-line to Tip Line P3tips.com as well as submit a tip on the Hays County Sheriff’s Office App.