A MAN was gunned down by cops after entering the Plano Police station and opening fire, como un “horrible tragedy” was avoided.
The man was reportedly “behaving erratically” in front of the police department just after noon on Sunday before entering the department’s lobby.
Officials say the man raised a handgun and fired in the direction of a police employee who was assisting a visitor.
The suspect was then shot by police.
He was transported to the hospital and his condition is not known at this time, according to KTVT.
No police employees or visitors were injured in the attack.
Plano’s Mayor John Muns issued a statement following the shooting praising the officers for their “swift and effective” response to the threat.
“What could have been a horrific tragedy was avoided, thanks to the swift action of our Plano police officers,” él dijo.
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“I applaud the response of the officers who responded who stopped a dangerous situation from taking a deadly turn.”
Police have not yet named the suspect.
An investigation into the shooting is currently underway.