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November 5, 2024
Texas Rangers release name of man fatally wounded in officer-related shooting
By Jessica Nohealapa’ahi
The Bandera Prophet
The Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Rangers Division has released the name of the 68-year-old man who was fatally wounded Nov. 1 in an officer-related shooting.
“At this time, we can confirm the deceased to be identified as Sterling Mark Brantley,” stated a press release from the Texas Rangers public information office. “To protect the integrity of this investigation, no further details will be released at this time.”
In a press release, Bandera County Public Information Officer Laurie Blanchard said a call went through the Bandera County dispatch 911 call center at approximately 10:53 a.m. last Friday for the shooting. The call originally came in as a welfare check for Brantley.
“The officer involved is on administrative leave until the Texas Rangers complete their initial investigation,” Bandera County Chief Deputy Matt King said.
“At this time, we can confirm the deceased to be identified as Sterling Mark Brantley,” stated a press release from the Texas Rangers public information office. “To protect the integrity of this investigation, no further details will be released at this time.”
In a press release, Bandera County Public Information Officer Laurie Blanchard said a call went through the Bandera County dispatch 911 call center at approximately 10:53 a.m. last Friday for the shooting. The call originally came in as a welfare check for Brantley.
“The officer involved is on administrative leave until the Texas Rangers complete their initial investigation,” Bandera County Chief Deputy Matt King said.