Alleged intruder shot, killed at Weatherford business
On Sunday, June 15, at around 1:00pm, Weatherford police officers responded to an incident at a business in the 2500 block of E. I20.
Initial reports indicate a business owner, who is also an off-duty police officer, arrived at his building to find a man loading items from the business to his vehicle. The officer attempted to stop the intruder, but he got into his vehicle and attempted to run over the business owner/off-duty officer, leading him to shoot the intruder.
The alleged burglar was pronounced deceased at the scene.
According to CLEAT, the off-duty officer is with Arlington Police Department.
The Texas Rangers will be assisting Weatherford PD with the investigation due to the involvement of an off-duty officer.
This is an ongoing investigation.
