Texas Rangers investigating after DPS trooper shoots and kills armed suspect

The Texas Rangers are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Llano County that happened early Sunday morning. 

Around 6:16 a.m., the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Llano Police were involved in a stand-off with an armed suspect who barricaded themselves in a residence located at 600 Bessemer Avenue.

According to Texas Rangers an officer fired at the suspect who was armed with a machete. 

The suspect died at the scene.

Texas Rangers are conducting the ongoing investigation.

The identity of suspect is being withheld until next of kin is notified.

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