Funeral Procession

[Grimpala]

Anyone have any info on a high priority funeral out east of the DFW today?

Several LEO vehicles from various counties including staties came through Rockwall. Had all the east bound on ramps closed and traffic cleared ahead and behind the procession.

[Ted]

Probably the Johnson county deputy.

[Osiris]

Probably the Johnson county deputy.

Yes.

[Grimpala]

Back story?

[Grimpala]

JOSHUA, Texas — Mourners in uniform will gather in a North Texas high school auditorium to pay tribute to a North Texas sheriff's deputy killed in a shootout with an Oklahoma man that also left the suspect dead.

Funeral is scheduled for Wednesday at the Joshua High School auditorium for Johnson County Deputy Clifton Taylor. Joshua is about 20 miles south of Fort Worth. Graveside services will be private.

The 31-year-old deputy died in a shootout Saturday while he and two colleagues responded to a domestic disturbance call in the small town of Venus. Sheriff Bob Alford identified the dead suspect as Wesley Davis, an Oklahoma man whose wife said had threatened her, her sister and another person.

Venus is a town of about 2,900 residents about 30 miles southwest of Dallas.


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[Leah]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42734278/ns/local_news-dallas/fort_worth_tx/

One Johnson County Sheriff's deputy was killed and one deputy was injured in a shooting outside of Venus, and the gunman was killed according to the sheriff's department
Three Johnson County deputies and a Venus Police officer were responding to a domestic violence call in the 2200 block of Eagle Circle just after 4 p.m. when the shooting happened, according to Johnson County Sheriff Bob Alford.
When the three deputies and police officer arrived at the home, a family member told them Wesley Davis, 47, had fled to a shed on the property. When the officers approached the shed, Davis opened fire according to the sheriff's department.
Deputy Clifton Taylor, 31, was shot three times in the neck and back according to the sheriff's department, he was pronounced dead at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. He had been a deputy with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for three years and three months.
Deputy Patrick Geyer, 39, was hit where his handheld radio was, but the bullet did not penetrate his skin, according to the sheriff's department. Geyer suffered bruising and was released from the hospital in Cleburne.
Sheriff Alford said Deputy Geyer, Deputy Eric McClelland, 25, and Venus Police Officer Jepson returned fire and killed Davis. Careflite pronounced Davis dead at the scene.
The sheriff's department said Davis was from Oklahoma and had been at the residence near Venus for a few days. No other details about Davis were available Saturday night.
The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting along with other law enforcement agencies.

[Machx2]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42734278...fort_worth_tx/

One Johnson County Sheriff's deputy was killed and one deputy was injured in a shooting outside of Venus, and the gunman was killed according to the sheriff's department
Three Johnson County deputies and a Venus Police officer were responding to a domestic violence call in the 2200 block of Eagle Circle just after 4 p.m. when the shooting happened, according to Johnson County Sheriff Bob Alford.
When the three deputies and police officer arrived at the home, a family member told them Wesley Davis, 47, had fled to a shed on the property. When the officers approached the shed, Davis opened fire according to the sheriff's department.
Deputy Clifton Taylor, 31, was shot three times in the neck and back according to the sheriff's department, he was pronounced dead at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. He had been a deputy with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for three years and three months.
Deputy Patrick Geyer, 39, was hit where his handheld radio was, but the bullet did not penetrate his skin, according to the sheriff's department. Geyer suffered bruising and was released from the hospital in Cleburne.
Sheriff Alford said Deputy Geyer, Deputy Eric McClelland, 25, and Venus Police Officer Jepson returned fire and killed Davis. Careflite pronounced Davis dead at the scene.
The sheriff's department said Davis was from Oklahoma and had been at the residence near Venus for a few days. No other details about Davis were available Saturday night.
The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting along with other law enforcement agencies.

Deputy Eric McClelland, 25

He is a friend of mine. Horrible situation they were put in. May Deputy Taylor Rest in peace.

[greenbullitt]

Deputy Eric McClelland, 25

He is a friend of mine. Horrible situation they were put in. May Deputy Taylor Rest in peace.

sorry to hear that. I got to watch some of the funeral, it was a nice service. May your friend rest in peace.

[Raskal]

sorry to hear that. I got to watch some of the funeral, it was a nice service. May your friend rest in peace.

sad situation always.. the friend he spoke of is not the deceased however.

Prayers for all involved.

[Big A]

sorry to hear that. I got to watch some of the funeral, it was a nice service. May your friend rest in peace.

Deputy Taylor died, deputy McClellan (his friend) did not.

I hate hearing that some nutball took the life of a dedicated deputy. He got what he deservered, but I'd still like to know why he opened fire.

[greenbullitt]

Deputy Taylor died, deputy McClellan (his friend) did not.

I hate hearing that some nutball took the life of a dedicated deputy. He got what he deservered, but I'd still like to know why he opened fire.

<-----owned

still, condolences to all parties involved

[GT Dan]

I hate hearing that some nutball took the life of a dedicated deputy. He got what he deservered, but I'd still like to know why he opened fire.

last I heard, this was the same guy...

http://www.kten.com/story/14469536/charges-filed-in-fatal-hit-and-run

He was threatening to kill family members in Venus and he made threats that he was going to kill other family members in the Hurst-Euless area...