PASADENA, Texas (KTRK) -- A driver was shot and killed Wednesday night after the person took off from an officer during a traffic stop in Pasadena.
According to police, the stop was made around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Jana Lane and Pine Street.
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The officer was conducting traffic enforcement in the area when he saw the motorist drive through a stop sign. The officer then attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver took off on foot.
A chase took place and some sort of struggle happened, police said. Reports of shots fired went over the radio, and the driver was wounded. Police said the person later died.
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The officer was not injured in the incident. An investigation is underway into what exactly happened when the shots were fired.
Police said the officer involved is a 20-year veteran of the department.