SANGER, Texas — Texas Rangers are now investigating a deadly shooting involving a deputy with the Denton County Sheriff's Office (DCSO), according to a news release from the office.
Denton County deputies were called to help Sanger police with what was described as a "welfare check and possible domestic disturbance involving a male suspect with a weapon."
The call was reported in the 300 block of Lake Ridge Drive at 11:17 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 9. The DCSO said police from Krum and Pilot Point were also called to assist.
When Sanger officers made contact with the suspect, a Denton County deputy shot the man during the "struggle," according to DCSO. The man was later pronounced dead.
No other information is available at this time.
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