Del Rio, TX – On April 11th, 2021 at approximately 0826 hours, the Emergency Communication Division of the Del Rio Police Department received a call for service at the 400 Block of W. Gutierrez Street. The caller reported a female was at the residence and had a weapon in her possession.
Officers were immediately dispatched to the residence. The caller further reported the female attempted to remove an item from her yard without consent. The female further attempted to force entry into the caller’s residence but was pushed away by the caller’s son.
The female left the area towards Gillis Avenue. Officers were updated with the possible location and clothing description of the female. Officers arrived and made contact with the caller who provided further details of the incident.
At approximately 0831 hours officers encountered the female in armed confrontation. At 0832 hours, officers called out via radio, shots fired requesting ambulance and Fire Department services. The situation escalated quickly, all threats to nearby residents were immediately contained and no need for further public alarm was needed.
Medical assistance arrived shortly and transported the female to Val Verde Regional Medical Center where she is being treated. Officers involved were not injured.
Preliminary information revealed the female was carrying what appeared to be a rifle- type weapon and was uncooperative with officers upon their contact.
Officers searched the area for unrelated injuries to other civilians and /or damages to property to nearby residents. None were located nor reported.
An Internal Affairs Investigation will commence as it is the mandatory process for all officer involved shooting incidents. The Del Rio Police Department Criminal Division will be handling the criminal investigation. The officer involved shooting incident has been turned over to the Local DPS Texas Rangers for further investigation.
For more information or to report concerning activity in the community, please call the Del Rio Police Department at 830-774-2711.
