Texas shooting leaves 5 dead, suspect in custody, authorities say
The Texas Department of Public Safety said it was also investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Five people were confirmed dead Thursday and a suspect was in custody following a shooting in Texas, authorities said.
Several law enforcement agencies responded to the 800 block of South Monroe Street in McGregor, near Waco.
Authorities say an officer-involved shooting also occurred. The identities of the victims and details about either shooting were not disclosed during a news briefing.
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"The main thing was an officer-involved shooting, as well as another incident that took place," a DPS spokesperson told reporters.
An unidentified suspect was in police custody, he said.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The McGregor Independent School District told FOX 44 News that all extracurricular activities were canceled for Thursday night, and a decision about Friday night’s events will be made later.
Nearby Troy ISD also canceled its freshman and junior varsity football games in light of the shooting.