McKinney Officer Wounded After 19-Year-Old Driver Dies in Post-Crash Confrontation
The Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation into the shooting that left one driver dead and one officer hospitalized on Sunday night.
By Grace Almasi ·
A 19-year-old McKinney resident died and a police officer sustained a gunshot wound following a physical struggle at a crash scene on Sunday night. Jair Ruenes Galvan arrived at Medical City McKinney with life-threatening injuries and later died, according to the McKinney Police Department.
Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 1700 block of Wilmeth Road at approximately 7:50 p.m. Police said Galvan became uncooperative and refused to follow commands when officers approached his vehicle. A confrontation followed, during which officers fired shots.
Two McKinney officers were involved in the incident. One officer took a gunshot wound and was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The department has not released additional details explaining how the officer was wounded or the specific factors leading to the shooting.
Both officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with department protocol. The Texas Rangers have assumed command of the ongoing investigation.
The McKinney Police Department said in a statement that they recognize the seriousness of the event and remain committed to ensuring a thorough and transparent investigation.
