Introduction to the Incident
A man who was shot by Grand Prairie police Sunday as they investigated a suspected domestic violence incident has been identified. Nathan Orozco died around 2:25 a.m. Sunday in a hospital after he was shot by an officer, according to the Dallas County medical examiner’s office.
The 911 Call and Initial Response
At about 12:50 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call from a woman who was screaming she was being harmed inside a car as it drove west on Interstate 30 after leaving Dallas, the Grand Prairie Police Department said in a news release. The woman said her boyfriend was assaulting her while driving, police said in the release. She also said the man was armed and under the influence, police said.
Eyewitness Accounts and Police Action
Witnesses later told police the man fired a handgun multiple times out of the vehicle window. Officers found the vehicle as it exited I-30 at Belt Line Road and parked in the parking lot of a nearby gas station, police said. The woman got out of the car while officers instructed the man, later identified as Orozco, to show them his hands were empty, police said.
The Shooting Incident
Police said he refused to show his hands and “began reaching back inside the vehicle.” The officer fired his weapon and shot Orozco. It was unclear if Orozco was in the vehicle when he was shot. He was taken to Methodist Dallas Medical Center, where he died, according to the medical examiner’s office.
Aftermath and Investigation
The woman was treated and released for injuries from the assault, police said in the release. A handgun within reaching distance of Orozco was found during a search, police said. The Dallas County district attorney’s office and the police department’s Office of Professional Standards will investigate the shooting, Grand Prairie police said.
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Conclusion
The incident involving Nathan Orozco and the Grand Prairie police highlights the complexities and dangers of domestic violence situations. The investigation into the shooting will aim to clarify the circumstances surrounding Orozco’s death and ensure that justice is served. It’s essential for the community to stay informed about such incidents and to understand the procedures in place for handling domestic violence cases and police-involved shootings.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Nathan Orozco?
A: Nathan Orozco was shot by a Grand Prairie police officer during an investigation into a suspected domestic violence incident and later died at a hospital.
Q: What led to the police being called?
A: A 911 call was made by a woman who claimed she was being harmed by her boyfriend, Orozco, while he was driving. She also reported that he was armed and under the influence.
Q: What did witnesses report?
A: Witnesses told police that the man fired a handgun multiple times out of the vehicle window before the police intervened.
Q: How is the incident being investigated?
A: The Dallas County district attorney’s office and the police department’s Office of Professional Standards are investigating the shooting.
Q: What happened to the woman involved?
A: The woman was treated and released for injuries from the assault.
Q: Was a weapon found at the scene?
A: Yes, a handgun within reaching distance of Orozco was found during a search of the area.
