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Texas sheriff’s deputy shot during traffic stop dies

By: The Associated Press, policeone.com

EL PASO, Texas — A West Texas sheriff’s deputy, who was critically wounded Friday in a shooting during a traffic stop, has died.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s office confirmed the death of Deputy Peter Herrera in a statement on Facebook. It gave no further details.

Authorities had said on Friday that they expected Herrera to survive the shooting because he was wearing a protective vest.

Full story: https://www.policeone.com/lodd/articles/483328006-Texas-sheriffs-deputy-shot-during-traffic-stop-dies/