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McKinney, Texas — 19-year-old killed, officer wounded in shooting after crash on Wilmeth Road

Officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 1700 block of Wilmeth Road at about 7:50 p.m. on Sunday, November 8. The driver, 19-year-old Jair Ruenes Galvan, became uncooperative and refused commands; a physical confrontation followed and officers fired, killing him. One officer suffered a gunshot wound to the hand and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries; two officers are on paid administrative leave and the Texas Rangers are investigating.

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Date
November 8, 2026
Location
McKinney, Texas
Victims
1 killed (19-year-old Jair Ruenes Galvan); 1 officer wounded
Suspect
Driver Jair Ruenes Galvan, 19 — killed by officers
Stage
BREAKING

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Evidence

Police tape surrounds a vehicle at the scene on Wilmeth Road in McKinney, Texas, on the night of Sunday, November 8, and evidence markers lie on the ground at the scene.
Police tape surrounds a vehicle at the scene on Wilmeth Road in McKinney, Texas, on the night of Sunday, November 8, and evidence markers lie on the ground at the scene.

Next expected update: Findings from the Texas Rangers investigation; further police updates as the investigation continues

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    Update #1 — Police confirm Galvan had no weapon

    McKinney police confirmed Monday that 19-year-old Jair Ruenes Galvan had no weapons on him when officers shot and killed him Sunday night. Police Chief Ellenburg said Galvan kept his hands concealed and refused commands, and a physical struggle broke out inside the vehicle before officers fired. The shooting involved a field training officer and a recruit; the trainer was shot in the hand. The Texas Rangers are leading the criminal investigation, and the department's Internal Affairs Unit is conducting a separate administrative investigation. Police said the information is preliminary and could change.

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