MANSFIELD, Texas — Police confirm to WFAA that a man is dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after firing at officers during a police chase that ended in Mansfield Monday afternoon.
An intersection near the Texas 360 and East Broad Street overpass was blocked as officers responded to what appeared to be a crashed vehicle.
Mansfield PD told WFAA the man fired multiple shots at officers during the chase, hitting a police car, but there were no injuries. After the man crashed into another vehicle, police approached on foot and the man shot himself, police said.
Mansfield PD confirmed that none of its officers fired at the scene where the chase ended.
Several police cars and at least one ambulance responded to the scene.
Mansfield ISD says the closure of the intersection could lead to bus delays and route changes.
"MISD’s Transportation Department is aware and is working to adjust their afternoon routes to avoid the area, but there could still be delays for students who attend schools in the affected area and for students in choice schools and special education programs who ride the bus," Mansfield ISD said in a statement. "We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as our bus drivers work to safely transport our students this afternoon."
This is a developing story. Check back for more information.
