1 person killed in Haltom City officer-involved shooting

1 person dead in Haltom City officer-involved shooting

One person was killed in an officer-involved shooting at an apartment complex in Haltom City overnight Wednesday, according to police.

HALTOM CITY, Texas - One person was killed in an officer-involved shooting at an apartment complex in Haltom City overnight Wednesday, according to police.

What we know:

Haltom City police responded to a 911 call in the 5500 block of Buster Drive around 12:40 a.m. Thursday. The caller told dispatchers, "I need police at the Heritage Apartments…" and then abruptly hung up the phone.

Officers located the apartment involved in the call and encountered a person who was hesitant to communicate. Following a confrontation, one officer fired shots at the individual. 

The suspect received medical attention at the scene but was pronounced dead. He was identified by the medical examiner's office as 31-year-old Tyron Quaincy Page.

Tyron Quaincy Page

Texas Rangers are working to gather further details surrounding the officer-involved shooting.

The officers involved are now on administrative leave.

What we don't know:

It is unclear whether Page was the 911 caller. 

It's also not clear what happened during the confrontation that prompted the officer to fire shots.

What they're saying:

A Haltom City Police spokesman could not tell FOX 4's Lori Brown if Page has a weapon but said "something" led officers to determine lethal force was necessary.

Haltom City police issued this statement following the incident:

"The Haltom City Police Department takes the use of force very seriously and understands the significant public interest in such incidents. We are committed to conducting a thorough and transparent investigation and will provide further updates as appropriate," Haltom City Police said in a news release.