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LAKE WORTH, Texas – A pursuit in Lake Worth ended with a fatal officer-involved shooting Friday night. 

The person who was killed was a suspect wanted on prior charges, Lake Worth Police Department said. 

Lake Worth officer-involved shooting

What we know:

Lake Worth PD alerted the public about the incident just before 8 p.m. Friday. 

Four officers with the department were involved in the shooting, which they say happened near Jacksboro Highway and Paul Meador Drive. 

The suspect was killed. No officers were injured. 

Texas Rangers will lead the investigation into the incident. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene to assist.

Residents are asked to avoid the area as the investigation continues. 

What we don’t know:

The identity of the suspect has not been released. 

Information was limited at the time of publishing. 

The Source: Information in this article comes from the Lake Worth Police Department. 

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