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What began with a traffic stop in Hays ended with one person being shot and killed by a police officer after a pursuit.
According to the Ellis County Attorney's Office, at 2:33 in the afternoon a Hays Police Officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic infraction. When the driver did not obey commands from the officer, backup was requested.
As other officers began to arrive, the stopped vehicle sped off. A high speed pursuit ensued, that lasted several minutes.
The vehicle eventually stopped, and the driver got out. The situation escalated when the driver did not follow verbal commands.
At 2:41 one shot was ...