Police killings
2013-2020

Dennis Wasson II

Male, White

Date of the incident: 3/29/2017

Ector, Fannin, TX
FM1752 and FM898

A Department of Public Safety trooper tried to stop a 2015 Nissan Maxima for a traffic violation on U.S. 82 in Fannin County. The male driver did not stop. The man continued west on U.S. 82. and avoided tire deflation tools. Police said they learned the Maxima had been reported stolen. He swerved and crashed into a trooper's patrol car. The man then allegedly drove toward a Bonham police officer. The trooper shot and killed him.