Man killed in Edinburg officer-involved shooting identified
· KRGV (NBC 5)
An 81-year-old man named Steven Orth was identified as the suspect killed in an officer-involved shooting in Edinburg on Wednesday. According to city officials, Orth was shot after he pointed a firearm at police officers. The incident began when Orth confronted irrigation workers on Sprague Street and demanded they leave. He threatened to retrieve a gun if the workers did not comply. When police arrived, Orth drew a pistol and aimed it at them, leading to the shooting. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and the Texas Rangers are currently investigating the incident.
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