FORT WORTH, TEXAS—A gunman hiding in a backyard shed opened fire on two officers and wounded them after they had responded to the home to check on a suicide report, police said Saturday. Before they were shot Friday night, the officers discovered an elderly man dead in the Fort Worth home, apparently of a gunshot wound, and someone inside the home directed them to a “potential witness” in the tool shed, authorities said. The officers, both of whom were wearing body armour, returned fire and took cover until backup officers arrived. Tactical-squad officers tried to negotiate with the suspect and tear gas eventually was inserted into the shed, but with no response. Finally, an armoured police vehicle breached a wall and officers found the suspect dead inside.

Source: thestar September 17, 2016 19:52 UTC