DPS Texas Rangers: 1 dead after officer-involved shooting in Castro County

CASTRO COUNTY, Texas (KFDA) - The Texas Rangers say one man is dead after an officer-involved shooting shortly after 11 a.m. on Thursday.

Officials say at the request of the Castro County Sheriff’s Office, DPS Texas Rangers are investigating a shooting on a residential property on Farm-to-Market Road 1055.

According to the news release, a Castro County deputy arrived in the area responding to a person trespassing on a residential property.

Officials say the deputy located the subject when gunfire was exchanged.

The suspect was identified as 34-year-old Lierme Reyes.

Reyes was injured during the shooting and was taken to a local hospital, where officials say he died due to his injuries.

The deputy was also transported to a local hospital and is currently recovering.

The deputy was placed on administrative leave.

This investigation is ongoing.