A disturbance involving two vehicles along North Highway 67 ended in a homicide and an officer‑involved shooting on Friday night, according to Cedar Hill police.
The incident began at about 8 p.m. on Jan. 9, when officers were called to the 1400 block of N. Highway 67. A caller reported someone had fired at his vehicle and gave police a description of the suspect’s car.
Officers found that vehicle pulled over on the shoulder of the highway and began what they described as a high‑risk stop. According to police, a woman got out of the passenger side and the male driver shot her.
Police say the driver then stepped out of the vehicle armed with a gun. Two Cedar Hill officers opened fire, hitting the man. Officers provided medical aid to both the man and woman until paramedics arrived.
The woman died at the scene. The man was taken to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Texas Rangers are now leading the investigation into the shooting, which is standard procedure in cases involving police use of force. The Cedar Hill officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave, per department policy.
The Texas Municipal Police Association said Regional Attorney Lance Wyatt responded to assist the officers following the incident.
In a statement, TMPA said that during the stop, “a homicide occurred in front of the officers when the driver shot the female passenger,” and that they are ensuring the officers’ “rights, due process, and legal protections are fully upheld.”
No additional details have been released.