At approximately 8:53 a.m. Tuesday, Jefferson County deputies attempted a traffic stop on a 1998 Mercedes SUV traveling westbound on I-10. The driver refused to stop and began evading law enforcement. Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers responded to assist Jefferson County deputies at approximately 9:20 a.m.
As the suspect traveled into Chambers County, a Chambers County deputy stated that the suspect displayed a firearm. As the vehicle continued into Harris County on I-10, the suspect attempted to strike a Baytown Police Department officer who was deploying spike strips. Troopers ultimately used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle. According to the preliminary investigation, the driver again displayed his firearm, and troopers and deputies discharged their firearms in response. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene.
The suspect was subsequently identified as Ivory C. Pantallion III, 36, of Beaumont.
No law enforcement officers were injured.
This is an ongoing investigation by the Texas Rangers, Harris County District Attorney’s Office and the Baytown Police Department. No additional information is available at this time
Best Regards,
Craig Cummings
Lieutenant
Texas Department of Public Safety
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