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Lake Worth police shoot, kill suspect after vehicle chase Friday

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A suspect was killed by Lake Worth police officers after a chase Friday night, according to a post on the department’s social media.

The incident occurred near Jacksboro Highway and Paul Meador Road at about 8 p.m., police told Star-Telegram media partner WFAA.

Officers began chasing a wanted suspect after a traffic stop, police said.

During the chase, the suspect’s vehicle broke down, and police saw the suspect pull “what appeared to be” a weapon, according to WFAA. Officers then shot the suspect.

Four officers were involved in the incident; none was injured, police said.

The Texas Rangers will investigate the incident, officials said on X.

More details about the shooting were not immediately available Friday evening.

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Lillie Davidson is a breaking news reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She graduated from TCU in 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, is fluent in Spanish, and can complete a crossword in five minutes.

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