A multi-agency police chase ended with an officer-involved shooting on the President George Bush Turnpike in Carrollton early Tuesday morning, shutting down eastbound lanes during rush hour.
The incident, which involved officers from Irving, Grand Prairie, and Carrollton, highlights ongoing concerns about high-speed pursuits in densely populated North Texas corridors.
The chase ended shortly after 3:30 a.m. when officers deployed spike strips and executed a PIT maneuver near Old Denton Road. The suspect’s vehicle crashed in the eastbound lanes.
Following the wreck, an officer-involved shooting occurred. A man inside the vehicle was wounded, according to police.
Investigators believe a woman was also in the car during the incident. Their current conditions remain unknown.
The Texas Department of Public Safety joined Carrollton, Irving, and Grand Prairie police at the scene. Multiple agencies are investigating the shooting and the circumstances leading to the pursuit.
All eastbound lanes from Old Denton Road to Josey Lane remained closed through the morning commute. The service road was also shut down for the investigation.
Authorities have not disclosed where the chase originated or what prompted the initial pursuit. The total number of people involved remains unconfirmed.
As of 6:15 a.m., traffic was being diverted around the investigation scene. The closure created significant delays for morning commuters on the major North Texas thoroughfare.