Bad news of the officer involved shooting. Hope it doesn't make national news.

Keep your heads down and powder dry if it does.

I think JG is out that way. He’ll be prepared, I bet.

I’m sure JG is prepared.

Rangers are running the investigation. They generally do not release details. That being said, it occurred at a convenience store which has control of any recording.
Plus the deceased was a Wolfe City employee.

Sig226fan is pretty connected there. He might give some news when appropriate.

It sounds real bad The guy was a football coach I think. Not a criminal graduated from hardin Simmons University. Early reports are he was breaking up a fight between a man and a woman and the police officer showed up and shot him.

Tragic. I am sorry for his family's loss. Let the Rangers do their jobs. I sure hope the problem folk do not think they are going to go there and riot. It is old skewl, small town Texas still. I'm out of town about 9 minutes, it will not spill over to my place. But, I've made lots of friends in the area, that I care about.

That sounds terrible.

That does sound bad. Guess we have to wait for the 5pm newscast.

I don’t personally know the deceased - but have several friends that do. I’ve heard he was a good dude. From the info that’s out this sounds real bad on Wolfe city PD.

"When police arrived, I’m told, he raised his hands and attempted to explain what was going on," Merritt wrote on Facebook. "Police fired tasers at him and when his body convulsed from the electrical current, they 'perceived a threat' and shot him to death."

Story is reported on KETR web page.

My heart breaks for that man's family...does not look good for the officers...I pray cooler heads prevail.

Already up on Dallas News Networks, Photo of the Victim.

https://www.fox4news.com/news/famil...ved-shooting-while-breaking-up-fight.amp

Hoping the gas station and officers will have video that can shed some light on the subject.

Does anyone know if Wolfe City Officers wear cameras?

This one sounds different from the usual narrative. I can’t imagine being in either sets of shoes.

this

not a good situation

I’ve read some FB pages, it’s not looking good. Officers address and vehicle descriptions have been released and there are a LOT of angry people.

Whether the officer was right or wrong in his actions, I’ll never understand that sort of behavior.

Right.

What is anyone going to do with that information, really?

Is someone going to vandalize his house and vehicle? Is someone going to attempt to destroy his house and vehicle? Is someone going to attempt to harm, injure or kill him and his family?

No, probably not. There are extreme legal ramifications for those acts. And, if LE isn't there at the time to stop it, the people being affected by it (and their neighbors) are left with little choice. Don't share that information, nothing good will come from it.

Yep, Vernon works for the school district or use to. I PM'd him before dove season and have not heard from him. He usually answers pretty quickly.

Think nothing of it. He quit replying to people a few years ago.

Probably living a solitary life, and that's his right.

I see the ambulance-chasing,race-baiting Lee Merritt has ALREADY showed up.

Hate to hear this.

Know a few folks from that area and the whole community is devastated about the events. Prayers for all involved.

Sad sad sad. I have been in that gas station many times..

Just spoke with a friend of mine that has lived in Wolfe City for over 50 years. The man shot was truly a good person, and was also a lifelong resident of Wolfe City. The officer is very young, was scared and really did mess up. Very unfortunate for all involved.

He also said there is Hunt County deputies, Fannin County deputies, and three Texas Rangers in town. I expect with that level of peace officers, the peace will be kept.

Man if this is the story what the hell was that cop thinking.....SMH

Confirmation bias. Inexperience. Adrenaline

I won’t believe a thing until the investigation is over

sadly he will be lost to likes of blm, george floyd

There ain't much in Wolfe city to burn down.

DPD did nothing wrong yet they looted, burned, and destroyed Dallas. That WCPD officer messed up big time. You don’t think this will explode? You really think a few deputies will handle a mob?

It would be better for the deputies to handle it, than the citizens.

This ain't Dallas county, or the city of Dallas...

The people that live there, and the business owners that try to make a living there would disagree.

BP is completely correct. Look at every other city where things have blown up. People are bussed in to "protest." If the same amount of people turn up that showed up in Dallas - no way the small amount of rural deputies out there can handle that amount of people. Also - it's not like the town is 4 hours from anywhere. It's just a short drive from some of the largest population centers in the country.

Ok,

I sure hope yall are wrong.

You know what I am saying

This one scares me. Residents won’t back down from out of towners. It has a potential to be a massacre...of out of towners.

It will take about 8 seconds to burn down that town

Cindy's family has about 30 members in wolfe city......they ugly mean and will put you in a hole.

^^^Right

Nope.

The first thing set on fire would be the start button. And then nothing else would be set on fire.

Give ‘em hell.

Just went down a couple rabbit holes on Facebook and the concensus in the BLM world is Jonathan Price did not support BLM so they are all going to sit this one out. I think deep down they know they better keep their crap out of East Texas

This is a post from that gentleman's Facebook a few months back

No doubt. It was a gd tragedy. Even this one bothered me.

Giddy up.

YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

can't stand that idiot . worse than Al Sharpton and Jesse.

Alway there with his bag open for money, as are all the family. Sounds bad but it's all about the payout now . They will own Wolfe City and The cop will do life.

I need to be more like Vernon

Prayers for all involved. Very sad.

Yelp same here, Bad bad deal all the way around.

Yep. Wouldn’t wanna be an out if towner out there. Surely . . . . SURELY they’re not that stupid.

I am not thinking anything of it. I could text him but I am going to let him live his solitary life.

The officer has been arrested.

Oh crap, here we go again.

A Wolfe City police officer, who officials say shot and killed a 31-year-old Black man over the weekend, has been arrested. The Texas Rangers, who are investigating the incident, said the officer's actions were not "objectionably reasonable."

Shaun Lucas faces a murder charge. He was booked into the Hunt County jail Monday and transferred to another county. Lucas is being held in lieu of $1 million bond, according to jail records.

That is not shocking. He [censored] up and probably understands that by now.

That’s sad for everyone involved, a lot of lives messed up over what sounds to be a mistake made on the officers part. He’s innocent until proven guilty though so time will tell. I pray for them both,,
I can’t for the life of me understand why anyone would want to be a cop now, they are all put pretty much in a no win situation whatever they do. Screw up and don’t shoot and you die, screw up and shoot to quick and you go to jail for life. God bless the good ones, I sures hell wouldn’t do it now.

he “resisted in a non-threatening posture and began walking away.” WTF?

SMH, what an idiot....shot him in the back walking away??? Talk about adding fuel to the fire.

If he worked for the city in a town that small then wouldn't the officer have known him?

Funny, try to find the race of a killer or robber or rapist in an article if they are black. You know the race of the cop by the 2nd word of the article.

You would think so, unless the officer was fairly new.

Read this excerpt and explain it to me.

"The officer tried to detain Price "who resisted in a non-threatening posture and began walking away," according to the Rangers' statement. Lucas then tased Price before shooting him with his service weapon, officials said."

I think what they're saying is he possibly pulled away without making any threatening gestures toward the officer.

Word is Price walked toward the officer upon his arrival, hands up, telling the officer he stopped the fight and was helping the woman. After that, who knows.

I read another articular where the Dad showed up, and talked to the cop that shot him, and ask why did you shoot my son, and the cop said I will tell you later. I sure would like to get the full story,.

Arrested for murder, given a $1 million dollar bond and was out the next morning. $100K is a lot of money to come up with overnight for bail.

Also, thats a big ol boy. He is new to the force, Im guessing the WCPD does not have a physical fitness test or a weight limit? He looks like he is pushing 350 lbs. Not saying that as a derogatory statement, just suprised.

It is on Yahoo

Damn, if that is true, WTF!!?!?!?



If this is also true this is also sad.

Officer has attorney. Amber guyger attorney.

Not sure of her last name spelling

FB Wolfe City News for those interested
https://www.facebook.com/groups/609887935875846/

To have her attorney there may be some money in his family. As far as the bond, is it up to the bondsman to accept whatever they wish as payment or security? I've heard of property being pledged.

Your wife is an attorney. What is the deal on this?

Not sure he posted bail. He was transferred to Hopkins County jail because he knew the workings of the Hunt County jail. That’s why it shows released from Hunt Countu

News said he bonded.

Sad the poor man lost his life trying to help, strange thing is I don't believe this type stuff was happening until recently, I just don't remember any of my buddies shooting unarmed people, black or white. Maybe I'm just out-of-tough with the real world.....

I’ve said for years...

It should be a requirement that all LE are BJJ blue belts...minimum

Call me crazy but at least know what you’re talking about first

That puts the officers within striking distance if they have to have the mindset to to H2H combat first. I like where your head’s at but still

I agree with you, however that would take them 2-3 years, training a minimum of 3 times a week.

Given the options, it’s the best I’ve come up with

I’ll bet I can find a 125-135 lb BJJ blue belt male than can beat the snot out out 99 percent of LE.

Actually, I know 1 he’s maybe 140 soaking wet. Nice guy

I know how to fix that

It’ll be better than what we have

the standards for employment have been cut across the board. Defunding IMO started years ago. I know here in dallas it seems they hire anyone that will apply. How many years now has dallas been saying theres no money for police.

Suit up. Put on all of our gear and attempt to control somebody with just your hands while making sure they don’t take any of your weapons. If you’re not willing to do that, then shut up, you’re bumping your gums about something you know nothing about.

You trust the news? Let me guess, CNN?

He's right you know.

Word

The cop is 22 years old? That is really young.

I like it. When people spout off about my line of work, I don’t take it lightly. BP don’t either.

All I can say is that, looking back, I wouldn’t trust myself at that age to make the right decision in that position. Hell, I probably couldn’t trust myself now.

$150 on the big pig, but make it quick, we need to get to main event!!

BIL VS Bigpig

Not fair, he will just lay on my and restrict my breathing. He’s got an easy 100 pounds on me

That’s what I was thinking too. The news that I saw said that he was transferred to Rockwall county and was still here.

Yep, he was a jailer in hunt county at the end of last year, passed the academy in March, and was hired by Wolfe city I. April. I’m betting that this comes down to a lack of training and a city the size of Wolfe City doesn’t have lots of money.

You do not fight fair though. I got another $150 on you.

Never watched it. No need to be an AH.

There’s plenty use-of-force experts around, that have never had an LEO job.

Well.let me.tell you how patton could have endd the battle of the bulge a few days quicker.

My agency turns down 200 hundred applicants for every slot they fill. Please quit talking.

More to the story....



https://apnews.com/article/college-...archive-8ed6618a63822f470eece334ea48e90e

My agency turns down 200 hundred applicants for every slot they fill. Please quit talking.

There is a huge difference in fighting for your life and fighting in competition. If you haven't been there I can't explain it to you. Good gosh, everyone is a law enforcement expert.

I'm going to assume the gas station has video. anyone know if the officer had a body cam?

Highly highly doubt the veracity of his "claim." That completely contradicts the little bit of information the Texas Rangers have released.

from the blaze...


On Monday, the Wolfe City Police Department announced Lucas's suspension. Shortly after the news, the Texas Rangers arrested the officer and charged him with murder in connection with Price's shooting death. Lucas was booked into the Hunt County Jail and held on $1 million bond. He bonded out that evening, according to KTVT-TV.

What does it matter which jail he's in, posting bond or not? Is he going to skip the country? No.

I agree, would like to see a video of what happened, he was probably convulsing on the ground, maybe tried to pull the tazer prong out or maybe that is what the cop thought. Who knows, but today is the first time we are hearing the other side of the story.

The young man was 22 yo, starting a new career in LE doing a job that few people want. He made a terrible mistake and saw his future and that of the young man he shot change forever. I'm sure he'd choose differently if given the choice.

Not to downplay the seriousness of taking someones life but everyone makes mistakes. Until the facts come out in court it's silly playing armchair quarterback.

Hell, we ain't gonna wait that long!

Yep , the standards to get in are harder and some of the new are softer including some of those coming out of the military. I’m sure cities the size of WC aren’t attracting tops candidates.

I feel bad for both sides

Texas Rangers have released the probable cause affidavit. It's on facebook. Kind of interesting.

do most cities require a college degree?

Huh, the Rangers even said in the PC that he grabbed for his Taser....if that's the case that is a whole other can of worms.

Most? No, some do.

College Degree doesn't make you a good Police Officer or Firefighter. And as far as when we get new guys I never ask, because I don't give a chit. I ask what they did for a living before getting hired on the FD. Some life experience, and some hard work goes much farther than any college degree.

When a city is paying peanuts, they're going to get monkeys. A city that has competitive pay will draw a large pool of people. A city that is extremely low paid is going to have a much shorter list of candidates to pick from.

Texas rangers have been tooooooo political since the 70s

maybe, but it does show a degree of commitment. weed out those who just want a paycheck. I would consider service in the military as an equivalent.

Man anyone can get through college. For most it's just putting off going to work anymore