Trooper fatally shoots driver of stolen Fort Worth ambulance after I-35 chase

Key Points:

• A Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) trooper fatally shot the driver of a stolen Fort Worth Fire/EMS ambulance after a high-speed chase on I-35 in Williamson County and Austin.
• The driver refused to stop when troopers attempted a traffic stop, leading to a pursuit during which the suspect intentionally rammed multiple civilian vehicles.
• Troopers tried to stop the ambulance using a PIT maneuver on the upper deck of I-35, but after continued ramming, a trooper discharged a firearm, resulting in the suspect's death at the scene.
• The Texas Rangers are investigating the officer-involved shooting, and the southbound upper deck of I-35 remains closed for the investigation, with authorities urging drivers to find alternate routes.
• The incident caused significant traffic disruption, with the closure first announced by Austin Police Department around 8 a.m., and further updates are expected as the investigation continues.