A South Texas police officer has been shot and killed in what officials say was the line of duty, and a suspect is in custody.

SACRAMENTO POLICE OFFICER SHOT DURING DOMESTIC CALL HAS DIED

The Texas Department of Public Safety says the Mission police officer was shot Thursday night in the eastern part of the city 6 miles west of McAllen. Mission police Lt. Art Flores says the officer, whose identity hasn't been released, died later at a McAllen hospital.

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No details have been released on what led to the shooting, and the suspect's identity also hasn't been released.