Plano murder suspect fatally shot by police during Euless traffic stop, authorities say
A suspect wanted in connection with the murder of a woman found dead in a luxury Plano apartment was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop Thursday at an apartment complex in Euless, authorities said.
After being alerted that the homicide suspect's vehicle had entered the city, a Euless patrol officer located the vehicle and initiated a stop around noon at an apartment complex in the 1200 block of Fuller Wiser Road.
Officers say suspect posed threat
Plainclothes Plano police officers arrived to assist. When the suspect did not comply with officers' commands and posed what police described as an "immediate threat," gunfire was exchanged, striking the suspect, according to a news release from Euless police.
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers or civilians were injured.
Victim found in Plano apartment
The woman was discovered dead inside an apartment in the Legacy West development in Plano around 4:15 p.m. Wednesday. Officers responded to the 6000 block of Water Street and found the woman's body on the floor. No one else was inside the residence, police said.
Resident recalls shock and sorrow
Christo Jones, a resident of the complex, said he was stunned by the heavy police presence.
"I was like, man, I've never seen that many police cruisers in this area," Jones told CBS News Texas. "I started asking some of the residents, and they said it's a potential homicide — and so, you know, that raises some questions."
Jones said he often saw the victim's family around the complex.
"You wouldn't think that would happen in this area," he said. "It's tragic. You never want to see something like that happen, regardless of the location. You have to feel for the families."
Investigation remains active
The case remains under investigation by both Euless and Plano police departments. No additional details were released as of Thursday afternoon.
Police have not said what kind of threat the suspect posed or whether he had or used a weapon.
"The Euless Police Department is investigating that information," said Officer Jerry Minton of the Plano Police Department. "Like any officer-involved shooting, that information is normally kept very close to the vest and not broadcast early on in the investigation."
Authorities have declined to name the suspect or the victim.
CBS News Texas will provide additional details when they become available.
