Texas Rangers investigating Prairie View A&M police shooting in Austin County

Thursday, February 14, 2019
Family questions shooting of man by police officer in Austin County.
Family questions shooting of man by police officer in Austin County.

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (KTRK) -- The Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation of a mysterious police shooting in Austin County.

Dedick Graves was shot by a Prairie View A&M police officer on Feb. 11.

"Something is wrong with this case, it does not pass the smell test," said family spokesperson Quanell X.

The family held a news conference outside of Hermann Hospital where Graves is in critical condition.

"We are absolutely angry, upset, and outraged," Quanell X said.

Sources say the PVAMU detective was executing a warrant when the shooting happened in Austin County.

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