5 people dead in McGregor; one suspect arrested in fatal shooting, authorities say

Five people were found shot to death in McGregor on Thursday and one person was in custody, authorities said.

Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Ryan Howard said in a news conference that the incident led to an officer-involved shooting.

Howard said he could not comment on a motive for the shooting that killed the five victims.

KCEN-TV in Waco reported the incident occurred near the area of West 8th Street and Monroe Street in McGregor, which is about 130 miles south of Fort Worth. McGregor is about 20 miles southwest of Waco.

The suspect began shooting at officers when they arrived at the scene about 7:30 a.m., and officers fired back, McGregor Mayor Jimmy Hering told KCEN. It’s unclear whether the suspect was injured.

Howard said the suspect was linked to the deaths and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Authorities have not released the names of the victims or the suspect.

“This terrible and senseless act of violence has devastated our town,” Hering told KCEN. “While the families are being notified of the details, we ask that you keep them, the officers, and the community of McGregor in your thoughts and prayers.”

A post by the Troy Independent School District said all its middle school, freshman and junior varsity football games with McGregor schools have been canceled for Thursday due to the “tragic shooting in the McGregor community,” according to KCEN-TV.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all involved,” the post reads.

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