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Dallas police officer arrested on murder charges after death of teenager Dallas police officer arrested on murder charges after death of teenager
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An off-duty suburban Dallas police officer who fatally shot a 16-year-old and wounded another juvenile has been arrested on charges of murder and aggravated assault.An off-duty suburban Dallas police officer who fatally shot a 16-year-old and wounded another juvenile has been arrested on charges of murder and aggravated assault.
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Authorities say that off-duty Farmers Branch officer Ken Johnson was taken into custody on Wednesday night by police officers from Addison, Texas, and is being booked into Dallas county jail.Authorities say that off-duty Farmers Branch officer Ken Johnson was taken into custody on Wednesday night by police officers from Addison, Texas, and is being booked into Dallas county jail.
Officials say that after Johnson allegedly saw a vehicle being burglarized in his apartment complex parking lot, he gave chase when the suspects fled. After the suspects’ vehicle spun out about a half-mile away in Addison, an altercation led to the shooting.Officials say that after Johnson allegedly saw a vehicle being burglarized in his apartment complex parking lot, he gave chase when the suspects fled. After the suspects’ vehicle spun out about a half-mile away in Addison, an altercation led to the shooting.
Jose Raul Cruz was killed and the other juvenile, who also was shot, was hospitalized. Johnson was not injured.Jose Raul Cruz was killed and the other juvenile, who also was shot, was hospitalized. Johnson was not injured.
Johnson’s attorney has said he feared for his life. Authorities have not said whether the juveniles were armed.Johnson’s attorney has said he feared for his life. Authorities have not said whether the juveniles were armed.
Addison police chief Paul Spencer said in a statement on Wednesday that there was “probable cause” to arrest Johnson but that the investigation will likely take several more weeks.Addison police chief Paul Spencer said in a statement on Wednesday that there was “probable cause” to arrest Johnson but that the investigation will likely take several more weeks.