Seminole, TX Police Department Press Releases:
Officer shot during traffic stop
On Saturday, October 1, 2022 at approximately 10:12 AM, a Seminole PD officer was conducting a traffic stop in 200 Blk. of NW 11th Street. The suspect vehicle pulled up into the St. James Catholic Church parking lot. The officer was approaching the driver when the driver pulled out a handgun and began firing at the officer. Officer was struck, but was able to move to cover and return fire. The suspect exited the vehicle and ran to the west. The suspect jumped a fence and dropped the handgun. The suspect was seen running north. A short time later, officers were able to locate the suspect in the area of 800 NW I Avenue. The suspect was taken into custody.
The officer was transported to the Seminole Memorial hospital. Officer was treated and later released from the hospital.
Texas Rangers have been called in for the investigation due to an officer-involved shooting.
The suspect was finally identified as
Ramon Castillo-Lopez H/M, 27 years, Mexican National (illegally in country, been deported before)
Charges:
Attempted Capital Murder-Felony 1st degree
Evading-Class A
Warrant for possession of controlled substance-Presidio
more charges pending
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