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Posted on: September 1, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Officer Involved Shooting Update

A second arrest has been made in connection to an officer involved shooting that occurred last month. Darien Gonzalo Sanchez, 20 years of age, has been charged with Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant “1st Degree Felony”. Sanchez was arrested yesterday in Midland by DPS. More charges are anticipated, and the investigation continues.
 
Original Release from 9-1-21:

Police arrested a 16-year-old male in the officer involved shooting on August 30, 2021.  OPD responded to the area of 3rd and County Road West around 10:20 pm to assist Sheriff’s Deputies. 

During a pursuit, shots were fired at officers and an OPD unit was struck.  No one was hurt.  The 16-year-old has been charged with Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant, Felony 1.  

A second suspect is still on the run.  The investigation continues.

Darian Sanchez

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