A suspect wanted in connection with a murder investigation was shot and killed by officers near Town East Mall in Mesquite Saturday, authorities said. <\/p>\n
The Mesquite Police Department told CBS News Texas that the Dallas Police Department was conducting surveillance in the 2600 block of Franklin Drive on a suspect wanted for murder. <\/p>\n
When the suspect got into a vehicle, Dallas officers tried to perform a traffic stop at East Service Road and Interstate 635, which is in front of Town East Mall, police said. <\/p>\n
DPD said the traffic stop “led to an armed confrontation,” and the suspect, whose name has not been released, was struck by gunfire.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The suspect died from their injuries, police said. <\/p>\n
DPD confirmed no officers were injured in the incident. <\/p>\n
This is a developing story. We’ll update as more information becomes available.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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