PLANO, Texas — Plano officers arrived just in time, stopping a gun-wielding suspect at their headquarters Sunday around noon.
Officers say the man was in an erratic state and is described as wearing a black shirt and mask. The suspect entered the department twice, but upon his second entrance, he brandished a gun.
According to the Plano Police Department, the suspect fired near an employee who was assisting a guest in the lobby. The employee and guest immediately sought shelter.
Two police officers arrived on scene, shooting the suspect. He was transported by Plano Fire Rescue.
No one involved in this incident was harmed except the suspect, whose health status is unknown at this time.
Plano’s Mayor John Muns was happy to learn no fatalities came of this situation. He made the following statement:
“What could have been a horrific tragedy was avoided, thanks to the swift and effective action of our Plano police officers. Chief Drain reports a man walked into our police headquarters building and fired a handgun. I applaud the response of the officers who responded who stopped a dangerous situation from taking a deadly turn that could have taken a turn for the worse, if not for their response.”