The Texas Rangers are investigating the in-custody death of Hays County inmate Joshua Wright, who was shot and killed by a corrections officer while allegedly attempting to escape a Kyle hospital.
The Hays County Sheriff's Office says Wright, in an attempt to escape, assaulted the officer and ran through the emergency room. The correction officer fired his firearm and struck Wright, HCSO said. Despite life-saving measures from medical staff, Wright died from his injuries.
FULL VIDEO: Family, attorneys demand release of body cam and surveillance video after Hays County inmate shot, killed by officer In a statement, Hays County says the Texas Rangers have requested bodycam video as well as all other information related to the investigation into the shooting not be released until after the Rangers' investigation is complete.
Hays County inmate shot, killed by corrections officer after he tried to escape Kyle hospital: Sheriff
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