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CAMERON COUNTY, Texas – A capturing stemming from two separate vehicle pursuits in Cameron County claimed the lifetime of a San Benito police officer, consistent with reviews.
The two suspects accused in the capturing have since been arrested.
Authorities mentioned the primary visitors forestall started round 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, at South Padre Island, consistent with a report from KRGV.
Cameron County District Attorney Luis Saenz mentioned all the way through a press convention Wednesday {that a} GMC truck with two males, two girls and two youngsters inside of used to be stopped through Cameron County Park Police for rushing at the seashore.
During the visitors forestall, the motive force used to be taken to the again of the vehicle for wondering when a passenger jumped into the motive force’s seat and began the truck, KRGV reviews.
The motive force who used to be talking with officials then were given into the truck’s mattress, they usually sped clear of government.
Minutes later, the truck had made its strategy to Port Isabel and Cameron County deputies and Texas Dept. of Public Safety soldiers chased them, the DA mentioned.
Gunfire used to be exchanged between the suspects and the officials when the pursuit reached Brownsville, KRGV reviews.
Eventually, the truck pulled over and the 2 male suspects were given out and ran from the scene. The girls and kids have been discovered with the stopped truck, and police took the ladies in for wondering, consistent with the DA. It’s unknown if any of them are dealing with fees.
Around 10:30 p.m. that night time, the 2 suspects have been discovered touring in a black Ford Expedition they usually led government on some other chase.
Lt. Milton Resendez noticed the suspects’ vehicle in the 11000 block of North Sam Houston Blvd and joined the pursuit.
The suspects fired a number of rounds at Resendez, and he used to be struck in his stomach under his frame armor, San Benito Police Chief Mario Perea informed KRGV.
“From the information we have, two rounds struck Lt. Resendez’s police unit. One through the front bumper and one through the driver-side door. The round that hit the driver side door penetrated the body of the door and struck Resendez in his abdomen just below his body armor,” Perea informed KRGV. “When he did not respond to his radio, [officers] immediately went to check on him and found Lt. Resendez unresponsive in the driver seat.”
Resendez used to be taken to Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, the place he later died from his accidents, KRGV reviews.
The chase persisted because the suspects returned to Brownsville, however government have been in a position to make use of a PIT maneuver to forestall their vehicle. The suspects then attempted to escape on foot however have been later arrested.
Police known the suspects as Rodrigo Axel Espinoza Valdez, of Mexico, and Rogelio Martinez, 18, from Brownsville, KRGV reviews. Both are dealing with fees of evading arrest, agg. attack with a perilous weapon and capital homicide.
Resendez served as a police officer for 30 years, consistent with KRGV.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a remark Wednesday afternoon, sending condolences to the San Benito Police Department.
“Hearts across Texas grieve with the family and loved ones of the San Benito Police Officer whose life was tragically taken while protecting his fellow Texans. This senseless act is a solemn reminder of the selfless risks our law enforcement officers take every single day when they put on the badge. I thank the Texas Department of Public Safety, the San Benito Police Department, and all law enforcement involved in the swift apprehension and arrest of the criminals so justice can be served. Please join Cecilia and me in praying for this brave hero’s family and the entire San Benito community during this heartbreaking time.”
The investigation is ongoing. We’ll deliver extra updates as they transform to be had.
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