Brownwood Shooting, Domestic Violence & Community Dialogue
Man killed by police after he fatally shot estranged wife
BROWNWOOD, Texas — Brownwood police killed a man today after he fatally shot his estranged wife and then wounded two officers.
Authorities believe the woman recently filed for divorce.
Police Chief Virgil Cowin (COW'-in) says a 9-1-1 call from a residence led to an officer being dispatched to the house.
Authorities say Mona Williams and her college-age daughter walked out to meet the officer as he drove up.
Police say Steve Williams then shot his wife in the head.
Authorities say he fired at his daughter, but missed.
The officer returned fire as Steve Williams went back into the house.
A two and a-half hour standoff ended when police stormed into the home and Steve Williams opened fire -- wounding two officers in the legs.
The officers returned fire and killed the gunman.
Cowin says both officers suffered non-life threatening injuries and are stable at Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
(Thanks to Brian Wade of KOXE-KBWD)
source: http://www.wacotrib.com/hp/content/gen/ap/TX_Brownwood_Shootings_.html
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