Watauga police were called to a home at about 10:30 a.m. over a reported violation of a protective order. Officers confronted a man they said was not supposed to be there. Police said James Freeman picked up a shotgun and exchanged fire with officers before he retreated inside. Police entered the residence to find Freeman dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Police also found the body of 49-year-old Emily Law inside the home.
Victim's Name: James Freeman
Agency Responsible: Watauga Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 46
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: April 22, 2019
County: Tarrant
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4649
Geography: Suburban