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Murder suspect dies following chase, shooting and fiery crash along I-35 near Cooke County line
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- A murder suspect wanted in connection with a Plano homicide died following a police chase and a fiery crash on I-35 near Valley View Monday morning.
- The suspect, believed to be the ex-boyfriend of a woman found shot multiple times in Plano, opened fire on DPS troopers before fleeing and crashing his vehicle.
- Law enforcement surrounded the crashed vehicle, which caught fire, and the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene; it remains unclear if death resulted from the shooting or the fire.
- The northbound lanes of I-35E reopened by 2 p.m., and authorities are working to officially confirm the suspect's identity and continue their investigation.
- Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in the pursuit and response, with surveillance and tracking used to locate the suspect's vehicle.
