Duncanville police shoot and injure person after responding to suspicious person call

The Duncanville Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting in the 600 block of N. Clark Road near Camp Wisdom Road.

Duncanville police officers responded to a suspicious person call at around 1:13pm. When officers arrived, they attempted to make contact with the individual. The individual did not comply with commands, and made statements he had warrants and would not go to jail.

He began reaching for something in a bag while continuing to ignore officer’s direction to stop. After making aggressive movements with his hands inside the bag, officers discharged their weapons and struck the individual.

He was transported to Methodist Dallas hospital where he remains in stable condition. His injuries are described as non-life-threatening. No officers were injured.

The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident.