Handcuffed Suspect Fires at Texas Officers

A Texas man arrested Tuesday for riding a stolen motorcycle was shot and killed after he fired a concealed handgun at officers from inside a police SUV.

Highland Park police officers first encountered the man at a Barnes & Noble bookstore. The suspect fled on a green motorcycle, but was quickly subdued, reports WFAA .

Officers discovered the motorcycle was stolen and handcuffed the suspect, who had an outstanding warrant for fleeing from police. Moments later, witnesses heard a loud pop and saw the back window of the police SUV shatter. The suspect had concealed a handgun from the arresting officers.

Officers returned fire, killing the suspect.