A young man was shot and killed by a Brazoria County sheriff's deputy after he did not stop for police and pulled into his garage. The deadly officer-involved shooting has prompted community concerns and demands for answers about what happened.
Sheriff Beau Stallman released a statement acknowledging the community's concerns. He said he knows there are many questions surrounding the recent officer-involved shooting that resulted in the tragic loss of a young man and that this is a serious matter.
The sheriff said he hears the concerns and the emotions expressed throughout the community and understands why people are seeking answers. He assured the public that his office seeks the same answers about what occurred.
From the outset, Sheriff Stallman requested an independent investigation of the shooting and the events that led up to it. The investigation is being conducted by the Texas Rangers and the Brazoria County Criminal District Attorney's Office.
The sheriff stated that one of his responsibilities is to ensure that the investigation proceeds objectively without interference. The sheriff's office is committed to full cooperation with the investigation no matter the results.
Because the investigation is ongoing, the sheriff said he is unable to comment on specific matters and facts related to the active investigation. He asked the public to be patient as the process unfolds.
Sheriff Stallman closed his statement by asking the community to keep the family, the community, and all of those affected by this tragedy in their prayers as the community grieves the loss of the young man.