DPS releases name of deceased man in shooting

The Texas Rangers announced today that 68-year-old Sterling Mark Brantley died in an officer-invovled shooting last Friday. 

Texas Highway Patrol Sergeant Orlando De Luna Jr. told the Bulletin the Rangers are investigating the incident, but told the Bulletin that the investigation is ongoing and “no further details can be released at this time."

A Nov. 1 press release from the Bandera County Sheriff's Office stated that a welfare check turned into an officer-involved shooting in which a 68-year-old male succumbed to his wounds.

"Today at approximately 10:53 am in Bandera County, a call came through our county dispatch 911 call center for an officer involved shooting," read the release."The individual who succumbed to his wounds was approximately 68 years old. This is an active investigation with the Texas Rangers who are investigating and, on the scene currently. This call came in originally as welfare check on this person."

The Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) said in a Facebook post that they are assisting the sheriff's office.

"TMPA Regional Attorney Chad Hyde is assisting members of the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office regarding an officer-involved shooting. Thankfully, no law enforcement officers were injured!" read the post. "TMPA stands ready to support those who protect TEXAS."