A Department of Public Safety trooper tried to stop a 2015 Nissan Maxima for a traffic violation on U.S. 82 in Fannin County. The male driver did not stop. The man continued west on U.S. 82. and avoided tire deflation tools. Police said they learned the Maxima had been reported stolen. He swerved and crashed into a trooper's patrol car. The man then allegedly drove toward a Bonham police officer. The trooper shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Dennis Wasson II
Agency Responsible: Texas Department of Public Safety
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: White
Date of Death: March 29, 2017
County: Fannin
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Vehicle
Weapon: vehicle
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2473
Geography: Rural