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One man dead after police chase, shooting

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  • Originally published January 4, 2012 at 12:23 p.m., updated January 4, 2012 at 12:23 p.m.

From A News Release

Just after midnight on Jan. 4, Victoria County Sheriff’s Office deputies attempted to arrest Derrick D. Hartsfield, 46, of Cattle Guard Road in northeast DeWitt County, on a Revocation of Probation – aggravated assault with a deadly weapon – family violence warrant.

Hartsfield led deputies and state troopers on a chase in northern Victoria County into DeWitt County. Hartsfield fired on state troopers during the pursuit and the troopers returned fire. Hartsfield eventually fled on foot near Horseshoe Road and Farm-to-Market 682 in DeWitt County.

DeWitt and Victoria Sheriff’s Office, DPS and other agencies searched the area, along with Texas Department of Criminal Justice tracking canines. The TDCJ tracking canines led officers to a vacant home near FM 682 and Cattle Guard Road, where Hartsfield barricaded himself in the home. DPS troopers entered the home around 4 a.m. Upon their entry, Hartsfield took his own life.

The investigation is being handled by DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office, Victoria Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers.



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  • d6975 d6975 Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink  | 

    Derrick was about 33-35 years old.

    January 5, 2012 at 12:08 a.m.
  • popalott56 popalott56 Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink  | 

    I know this is a sad sitution, an am glad that no one else got hurt ,but this is same family that had a son who shot his self several years ago,, I feel sorry for the family ,,I know the father real well, can ,t inimage how he feels at this time,,my thoughts an prays go the this family,, god bless an guide you throught this sad time..

    January 4, 2012 at 9:42 p.m.
  • Debunker Debunker Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink  | 

    The family? Yes.
    those who knew and loved him? Yes.
    Law Enforcement? Yes.
    The man himself (shooting at officers, endangering other's lives, Assault with a deadly weapon-family violence?

    Not
    One
    Single
    Tear

    January 4, 2012 at 6:58 p.m.
  • daydreambeliever daydreambeliever Report a ViolationReport a Violation Permalink  | 

    My heart hurts for this man and his family and also the law enforcement
    officers that put their lives on the line. This sounds like a very sad and tragic situation that will leave a wound on the hearts of all who knew him.

    January 4, 2012 at 1:48 p.m.