HAPPENING NOW: National civil rights attorney joins family to speak out after Hays County inmate is shot, killed by officer
Mid-December, FOX 7 reported that theninmate Joshua Wright was shot and killed by a corrections officer after they say he tried to escape a Kyle hospital.
Wright was in Hays County Jail for the following charges: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Bail Jumping, Failure to Appear, Reckless Driving, Criminal Mischief, and Evading Arrest and Detention. The Hays County Sheriff's Office says the 36-year-old was getting undisclosed medical treatment at Seton Hospital inHays County inmate shot, killed by corrections officer after he tried to escape Kyle hospital: Sheriff
A Hays County inmate was shot and killed by a corrections officer after the inmate tried to escape a Kyle hospital, the Hays County Sheriff's Office said.The corrections officer fired a shot, hitting Wright and leading to his death.CLEAT, a law enforcement advocacy group, says they believe Wright had access to medical instruments and could have used them as weapons.
"It's my understanding that he attacked the deputy, hit him in the throat and physically attacked him, and then made his way toward these potential weapons that could have been used against patients and nurses and the medical staff there," said Charlie Wilkison from CLEAT.DAILY NEWSLETTERthat I have read and agree
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Family attorneys expected to speak out after Hays County inmate shot, killed by officerThis morning, family attorneys for a man shot and killed by a corrections officer are set to speak out and demand justice for the death of their loved one.
Les mer »
WATCH LIVE: County Judge-Elect Peter Sakai sworn into office at Bexar County CourthouseWATCH LIVE: Judge Peter Sakai will be sworn into office at the Bexar County Courthouse by the Honorable Orlando L. Garcia, United States District Court.
Les mer »
PHOTOS: Family rescued from floodwaters 'multiple feet high' in San Bernardino CountyOfficials said because the water was 'multiple feet high' and rising quickly, the truck was unable to operate and the people inside were not able to get out of the vehicle.
Les mer »
Family Pets Died in New Year's Eve Fire After Saving Family: Fire OfficialsIn the absence of smoke detectors, San Miguel Fire & Rescue officials said, it was the dogs’ barking that alerted the occupants and saved their lives.
Les mer »
Suffolk County Council councillor of 17 years dies after short illnessThe leader and chairman of Suffolk County Council pay tribute to the 'dedicated' councillor.
Les mer »
Magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Borrego Springs shakes San Diego CountyA magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck at 4:12 a.m. on Saturday roughly 10 miles north of Borrego Springs, producing brief shaking that was felt across much of San Diego County, according to the U.S. Ge…
Les mer »