A wanted man was shot by law enforcement officers Saturday after authorities said he threatened to get into a shootout rather than return to prison, then led officers on a Johnson County pursuit that ended in a crash.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Joseph Boy, who was wanted on multiple warrants, CBS News Texas reported.
Deputies had received a BOLO, or “be on the lookout” alert, for Boy before Texas Department of Public Safety troopers found him and tried to stop his vehicle.
Boy fled, prompting a pursuit around 6 p.m., according to the sheriff’s office. Johnson County deputies assisted in the chase.
The pursuit ended near Jack Burton Drive and Texas 174 after officers used a PIT maneuver, causing Boy’s vehicle to crash, authorities said.
During the attempt to take Boy into custody, Boy produced a firearm, and officers shot him, according to the sheriff’s office.
Boy was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His condition was not immediately known, officials said.
No officers were injured.
The sheriff’s office said the case will be turned over to the Texas Rangers under standard protocol for officer-involved shootings involving sheriff’s office personnel.
Officials said no additional details would be released because the investigation remains ongoing.
