The Arlington Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on the evening of New Year’s Eve at the Las Lomas Apartments, 834 Timberlake Drive.
Two armed security officers and one Arlington police officer were at the apartments reviewing surveillance video from an earlier incident when they heard multiple gunshots outside the building. They went outside and located three men, one of whom fired shots at the officers. A security officer was grazed by one of the bullets.
This led to an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and three officers (two security guards and one on-duty APD officer).
The suspects jumped into a vehicle and fled off, but were located a short time later. They were all detained and found to be the ones who fired the shots at the apartment complex. Investigators believe the men went to the apartments to fire off celebratory gunfire. They have been identified as a 31-year-old man, 28-year-old man, and 24-year-old man.
Investigators believe a fourth individual was with them at the time of the shooting, and that individual may be in possession of the firearm used during the offense. They are currently working to identify and locate him along with the rifle used in the offense.
The shooting remains under investigation.