A Hays County inmate was shot and killed by a Hays County corrections officer after an alleged escape attempt.
The inmate now identified as 36-year-old Joshua Leon Wright was being treated at Ascension Seton Hays hospital in Kyle.
While reportedly attempting to escape the hospital, Wright assaulted the officer and ran through the emergency room according to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.
The official fired at least one-shot striking Wright.
Medical personnel that were at the scene began life-saving treatment on Wright but were unsuccessful.
Wright was pronounced dead at the scene.
He was in jail for the charges of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, bail jumping, failure to appear, reckless driving, criminal mischief, and evading arrest and detention.
The Texas Rangers were called to assist and investigate according to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office while the corrections officer was placed on administrative leave. The Texas Rangers will be heading the investigation.
Anyone with more information about this case is asked to call Detective Travis Terreo with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896 or [email protected].
Prior to publication, The Dallas Express had reached out to the Correctional Bureau in Hays County, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, and The Texas Rangers Company F for additional information. None of the parties had provided additional information or comments to The Dallas Express at the time of publication.
You can’t outrun a bullet … too many try and fail!
There is a MUCH bigger question: If protocols were followed then this attempt could never have happened (supposedly). Therefore, protocols were NOT followed (one would think). Therefore the death of the inmate is due to the failure to follow protocols by the guard. Therefore the guard may be guilty of manslaughter.
At least consider. Then again, all government employees have immunity from their actions even if willful and with knowledge of the result of their action/inaction.