City of Midland Press Release... September 22, 2006

September 22, 2006

MPD SEEKS POSSIBLE WITNESS

Midland Police and the Texas Rangers are seeking more information regarding the Officer Involved Shooting that took place on September 21, 2006, at approximately 1:20 a.m. near in the 4600 block of Graceland.

Patrol Officer John Chandler attempted to make a traffic stop before the pursuit and fatal shooting occurred. The officer reported seeing a 2000 white Ford Mustang, driven by the suspect, attempting to “drag race” another vehicle while traveling eastbound on Thomason.

Police hope the driver of the other vehicle, a dark colored Chrysler Sebring, will come forward as a possible witness. This vehicle would have been traveling eastbound in the inside lane of Thomason at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Thursday morning, September 21, 2006.

Anyone with information about the Chrysler Sebring or its driver should contact the Midland Police Department at 685.7108 or Crimestoppers at 694.TIPS. Police stress that the driver is sought as a witness only and the information this person has could be valuable to the ongoing investigation.

SEPTEMBER 26th CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council will recognize the Abell-Hanger Foundation for their contribution in helping make the MFD Honor Guard a reality. As an action item, the Council will consider accepting a donation from the foundation in the amount of $9,300. The funds will be used to purchase uniforms, flags, parade axes, and other items needed to outfit the honor guard. The honor guard will perform at public events. Media Contact: Chief Russ Conley/MFD at 685.7330
The City Council will consider authorizing the purchase of a Bomb Robot and related equipment for the MPD Bomb Unit. The robot is designed to for retrieval of suspicious objects without endangering human life. The $155,944 expense is funded through the Texas Domestic Preparedness Assessment Grant. Media Contact: Chief John Urby/MPD at 685.7593
The City Council will consider the execution of annual contracts with 22 Outside Agencies for the period of October 1, 2006, through September 30, 2007. These agencies can be categorized as the following: promotion of tourism and the hotel industry; promotion of growth and development; and agencies that are an extension of city services. A total of $1.69 million will be distributed to the agencies. Contact: Tina Jauz/Public Information Officer at 685.7593

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