One man is dead after a shooting involving two Childress police officers
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AMARILLO, TEXAS -- One man is dead after an early Saturday morning shooting in Childress, 28 year old Tabaris Brown of Childress was shot and killed by two Childress Police officers.
The incident started with a high speed chase, which occurred during a routine traffic stop for speeding. According to Childress officials, Brown led officers on a brief chase within the city limits of Childress, at 3:11 AM, Brown stopped and exited his vehicle armed with a hand gun. Two Childress officers shot Brown who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Texas Rangers are investigating the incident, and the officers involved will be on administrative leave until further notice.
An autopsy has been ordered and will be conducted in Lubbock.
