Laredo man still in critical condition after officer-related shooting

The investigation continues into the officer-related shooting reported on Sunday in Colonia Los Angeles in south Laredo. The investigation continues into the officer-related shooting reported on Sunday in Colonia Los Angeles in south Laredo. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Laredo man still in critical condition after officer-related shooting 1 / 5 Back to Gallery

The investigation continues into the officer-related shooting reported on Sunday in Colonia Los Angeles in south Laredo.

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The man shot by the two Laredo police officers remained at Laredo Medical Center in critical condition as of Monday afternoon, authorities said, adding he is believed to be in his late 20s.

Meanwhile, the two cops were placed on administrative duties during the duration of the criminal and internal investigations, as per procedure.

Police have not identified any of the parties involved in the shooting.

Officers were dispatched to a domestic disturbance at about 2:06 a.m. Sunday in the 4500 block of La Joya Lane. Arriving officers encountered a man armed with a handgun, according to police.

Authorities said the officers attempted to de-escalate the situation when the male allegedly pointed the firearm in the direction of the cops. Two officers shot and wounded the male.

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Laredo Fire Department crews responded and found the male a gunshot wound to the head. Crews placed the male on spinal immobilization and rushed him to LMC in critical condition.