DALLAS — The Bedford and Dallas police departments have released information on a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened Saturday morning.
On Monday, Dallas police identified the deceased suspect as 33-year-old Juan Mario Gonzalez.
The Bedford Police Department said officers saw Gonzalez speeding on Highway 183 just before 2 a.m. They believed he was drunk and tried to stop him, but they say he shot at officers during the pursuit.
Both agencies said the vehicle came to a stop on North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas before Gonzalez got out and shot at officers again. According to Bedford police, the bullets struck a bystander as well as police vehicles and other nearby vehicles.
Bedford police said their officers fired back and struck Gonzalez, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The vehicle passenger, identified as 33-year-old Richard Flores, got out and surrendered, according to Dallas PD. They say he was charged for aggravated assault to a public servant.
The bystander was taken to the hospital in stable condition, according to Dallas police. Both departments confirmed that none of their officers were hurt.
Dallas police said they were called at 1:21 a.m. to help with the scene, but none of their officers were involved with the pursuit or the shooting.
Dallas police and the Dallas County District Attorney's Office will be investigating this incident.
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