Developing: One dead after shots fired on Fry Street

[Skipper]

A man carrying an axe and breaking car windows was shot and killed at about 1 a.m. Sunday by a UNT police officer. University officials said the man “advanced on” the officer, resulting in the man’s death.

The man, whose name has not yet been released, died at an unnamed area hospital about half an hour from the initial call, which was originally made to Denton police, but was picked up by UNT police, because the corner for Fry and Oak streets is within its jurisdiction.

UNT spokeswoman Margarita Venegas said the UNT police, along with the Texas Rangers, are involved in the investigation, though Denton police responded to the crime scene. Venegas did not indulge speculation on how many shots were fired, or how close the man was to the officer when the shots began.

When the rain began to pour early Sunday morning, police were still working the crime scene on the corner of Fry and Oak streets. Some bargoers leaving the Fry Street area ran through the rain to find police tape and officers telling them their cars may not be moved for hours, as investigators recover details.

“It could be hours,” one officer said. Police were seen in the area as late as 4 a.m.

Next to her roommate along Oak Street stood Ashley Jones, a UNT student who said she knew the man who police are said to have killed. She said the suspect was a UNT student, but that has not been confirmed by the university.

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[JesseMartin]

The story is developing, or his death is developing?  BE MORE SPECIFIC!

[tmjerm]

The story is developing, or his death is developing?  BE MORE SPECIFIC!

Story.  He dead.

[rcade]

Sad story. Has there ever been a police shooting by UNT's campus cops? I can't recall one.

[FirefightnRick]

How in the world did he get his hands on an ax......?  

That damn National Lumber & Mill Association and their supporters need to be stopped before it's too late.

 

Rick

[UNT90]

Sad story. Has there ever been a police shooting by UNT's campus cops? I can't recall one.

I doubt it. Let's hope people on here wait for all the information before jumping to the usual conclusions. 

This isn't a national issue. What you say on here could affect both the family of the deceased and the family of the police officer. 

Shut it until the investigation is complete and some facts are released.

[BIG DAWG]

I doubt it. Let's hope people on here wait for all the information before jumping to the usual conclusions. 

This isn't a national issue. What you say on here could affect both the family of the deceased and the family of the police officer. 

Shut it until the investigation is complete and some facts are released.

We should probably fire RV...

 

*this message is in no way in support of RV...sometimes people get confused (UNT90)

[rcade]

The person shot was Ryan McMillan, a UNT student who turned 21 Saturday.

[TheTastyGreek]

http://crimeblog.dallasnews.com/2015/12/unt-police-fatally-shoot-ax-wielding-man.html/

[All About UNT]

I remember my first beer

[greenit]

The facts will be interesting to see.  The use of deadly force in this scenario will obviously be heavily scrutinized.

[Rudy]

The facts will be interesting to see.  The use of deadly force in this scenario will obviously be heavily scrutinized.

Ummm OK?  

[MeanGreenParent]

I personally know Ryan, he is a very good friend of our family.

It's my opinion that this incident must be 100% alcohol related.  Ryan is ordinarily not a violent person.  He's actually a very low-key and caring person.  I also believe that some people biologically react differently than others when alcohol is consumed and this defect can be passed on genetically.

This is truly a tragedy and Ryan will certainly be missed by all of his friends and family.

 

[Rudy]

I'm sure it is alcohol or drug related. I've had a 15 year old drunk on wine threaten me, my sergeant, and his family. I've had a small 21 year old woman get very violent from marihuana.  

[EagleMBA]

My guess is that toxicology results will show some "friend" gave him something to enhance that Shiner high. This is a damned shame and I feel sorry for the young man, his friends and relatives, and the officer who had to make the decision. The bottom line is...don't DO shit like that and comply with all commands from a police officer.

[Christopher Walker]

I just wish we can learn to use this:

Not shoot.

Edited December 13, 2015 by Christopher Walker

[Rudy]

Yes, because it's always a good idea tactically to get close to an asshole with a big ass blade.

[FirefightnRick]

I just wish we can learn to use this:

Not shoot.

What a foolish response.

 

Rick

[Christopher Walker]

 

What a foolish response.

 

Rick

How so? It's a similar scenario.

Yes, because it's always a good idea tactically to get close to an asshole with a big ass blade.

And they're able to bring him down alive with shields rather than dead with bullets. I really don't see how ya'll find the latter outcome to be preferable.

[Harry]

This is so very sad and tragic.  Thoughts and prayers with Ryan's family. 

[Rudy]

Yeah, because we all carry shields in our patrol cars.  

[EagleMBA]

Yeah, because we all carry shields in our patrol cars.  

And a squad of backup officers in the back seat while on patrol!

[Rudy]

And they're able to bring him down alive with shields rather than dead with bullets. I really don't see how ya'll find the latter outcome to be preferable.

What outcome would that be? The officer going home to his family and the innocent civilians on Fry Street not being in danger?

[Christopher Walker]

What outcome would that be? The officer going home to his family and the innocent civilians on Fry Street not being in danger?

That + no one having to face their death.

[Rudy]

He faced death because of HIS actions.