Update 10/10/2020 1:22pm:

Previously, it was reported that a Black man was killed by a white police officer after the man attempted to break up a domestic violence incident. The officer who shot the man was placed on administrative leave while an investigation took place, but now it has been revealed that the officer was fired by Wolfe City.

Former officer Shaun Lucas was fired this past Thursday, and Wolfe City Police issued a statement on the matter. Wolfe City said Shaun Lucas was fired “for his egregious violation of the City’s and police department’s policies.” A lawyer representing Lucas spoke on the matter and said the victim of the shooting—Jonathan Price “did not claim to be an uninvolved, innocent party” before Lucas tried to get the man in custody. Shaun Lucas’ bail is currently set at $1 million.

source: CNN

Original 10/05/2020 2:47pm:

According to reports, a Black man named Jonathan Price was killed by a white Wolfe City police officer in Texas while trying to break up a domestic dispute between a couple.

The incident went down in Wolfe City, Texas, which is about 70 miles northeast of Dallas. An argument that turned physical between a couple was happening in a convenience store when Price tried to step in and break it up. However, the fight reportedly escalated outside. When cops got on the scene, they ended up shooting Price. According to civil rights lawyer Lee Merritt, police arrived at the scene, and Price had his hands raised in an attempt to explain the incident. However, police tased him then shot at him after he was perceived to be a threat while his body was convulsing from the shock of the taser.

This unfortunate news comes months after Price reportedly made a Facebook post where he said he didn’t have negative incidents with cops. In June 2020, Price reportedly defended police officers, saying he never had a bad experience with police officers and went on to point out his “addiction to white women.”

Texas rangers said that the shooting is currently being investigated, and that the police officer who shot Price is on administrative leave.

source: KTXS