A man is dead following an officer involved shooting in Nederland. Nederland Chief of Police
Gary Porter tells us this started with a domestic dispute in Port Neches where a shot was fired
inside a residence and the suspect fled into Nederland. During a foot pursuit the officer fired
several shots striking the victim, who died at the scene. The Jefferson County District Attorney’s
Office and the Texas Rangers are investigating the officer involved shooting. The officer has
been placed on administrative leave, which is standard procedure.