Dallas police said they were “aware” of a shooting involving an officer near I-35 in the Red Oak area in Ellis County.

ELLIS COUNTY – An innocent victim died and two people were hospitalized Thursday after Dallas police were involved in a shooting following a chase and two-vehicle crash on I-35E in Ellis County, authorities said. It happened Thursday morning on I-35E southbound at Red Oak Road, in northern Ellis County.

Pursuit End/Accident (Ellis County, Red Oak) Law enforcement were pursuing an armed suspect when he crashed into a vehicle along southbound I35E near Red Oak Road. Multiple ambulances have been requested. The armed suspect is in custody. Southbound lanes are closed. Avoid this…