West Orange Stark Middle School Shooting – A high-speed chase that began in Bridge City, Texas on Tuesday morning resulted in a fatal officer-involved shooting.
The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. when a suspect fled the scene of a disturbance.
The pursuit led the suspect onto Highway 73, where a Chambers County Constable’s office motorcycle deputy, who was part of a heavy equipment transport convoy, was injured in a collision involving a vehicle involved in the chase. The deputy sustained non-serious injuries.
The chase continued onto 16th Street at Green Avenue, where it ultimately came to a conclusion with law enforcement officers firing multiple shots. The suspect was fatally shot, and one law enforcement officer suffered a minor leg injury, likely from a ricocheting bullet.
The incident unfolded near West Orange Stark Middle School, prompting school administrators to implement a shelter-in-place protocol to ensure the safety of students and staff. The Texas Department of Public Safety is investigating the fatal shooting in conjunction with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.