Update: Officer Involved Shooting

Authorities have released the name of a man that was shot and killed by a Nederland police

officer Tuesday night. He has been identified as 29-year old Daron Jones, of Port Arthur.

Early investigation reveals Jones was involved in a domestic disturbance at a home in Port

Neches in which a shot was fired. Jones fled to Nederland. A Nederland police office was

involved in a foot pursuit with Jones. During the pursuit Jones displayed a gun and the officer

shot him. The officer has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard policy. The

case is being investigated by the Texas Rangers, Nederland police, Port Neches police and

the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.


View Full Site