The Wolfe City Police Department quickly suspended Lucas, and on Monday, the Texas Rangers arrested the police officer and charged him with murder in connection with Price’s death. ADAD“The preliminary investigation indicates that the actions of Officer Lucas were not … reasonable,” the Texas Department of Public Safety said in a statement shared with The Washington Post. The arrest comes after an emotional plea from Price’s family on Monday and a peaceful demonstration in Wolfe City. State officials said Lucas was called just before 8:30 p.m. to investigate a fight at the Kwik Check gas station in downtown Wolfe City. According to Merritt, Price stepped in when he noticed a man “assaulting a woman” at the gas station.

Source: Washington Post October 06, 2020 09:33 UTC