PLANO (CBSDFW.COM) — Plano police shot a man who they say entered the department’s lobby and fired his gun at an employee Sunday afternoon.
At approximately 12:15 p.m., officers responded to a complaint of a man “behaving erratically” in front of the police department.
Prior to their arrival, the suspect entered the department’s lobby. Upon entering the lobby a second time, officials say he displayed a handgun, raised it and then fired it in the direction of a civilian police employee who was assisting a visitor.
The civilian employee and visitor both took shelter in a secure room off the lobby of the department, police said.
At that time, two police officers reportedly responded from inside the building and engaged the suspect.
The suspect — who has not been identified — was shot and transported by Plano Fire Rescue; his current status is unknown, police said.
No police employees or visitors were injured.
Plano Mayor John Muns released the following statement:
“What could have been a horrific tragedy was avoided, thanks to the swift and effective action of our Plano police officers… I applaud the response of the officers who responded who stopped a dangerous situation from taking a deadly turn.”
This incident is currently under investigation.
from CBS Dallas / Fort Worth https://ift.tt/3gFFzXu
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