East Texas Standoff Over, Constable Dead
By: Import User
Updated: February 6, 2007
Tyler Police Department Spokesman Don Martin says the Smith County Sheriff`s Department constable and deputy responded to a disturbance call about 11:00 this morning.
The suspect at the residence fired shots with a high-powered rifle, hitting the two men.
Constable Dale Getty died from his injuries, and Deputy Daniel Leon underwent surgery at the East Texas Medical Center for a gunshot wound.
Martin says Tyler police and SWAT members negotiated with the suspect identified as 52-year-old Joseph Walsh.
Martin says Walsh did exit the house in a hostile manner and was shot. Other official sources later confirmed that Walsh had died.
Authorities were involved in a standoff for several hours with the suspect who resided at the home near U.S. 271.
(Copyright 2006 by Newsroom Solutions/Regional News Service)
