Silsbee police have released the name of a man killed in an officer involved shooting. 33-year-ol Monty Clyde Riddle Jr. Riddle was in a chase that started in Lumberton and ended in Silsbee.
The chase started around 4:45 Friday, Oct 23, when Riddle, who allegedly was in possession of methamphetamine, was at a location off of Mitchell Road where he was not wanted. According to the press release, Riddle did not follow the commands of a Lumberton police officer, pointed a gun the officer and drove off.
The pursuit went into Silsbee and ended when Riddle entered a parking lot on Avenue K near 4th Street. Officers convened on the vehicle, Riddle disobeyed orders from officers, pointed a gun towards an officer and was shot.
Riddle died at the scene. No officers were hurt.
The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident.
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