OFFICER KILLS A MAN WHO DROVE A CAR THROUGH A DEALERSHIP GLASS

A Texas officer fatally shot a man who drove a vehicle through the glass doors of a car dealership in Arlington, authorities said.

The Tarrant County medical examiner's office identified the man killed as Christian Taylor, 19. He attended Angelo State University in San Angelo, where he played football, campus officials said.

The security company monitoring the dealership called 911 at 1 a. m. Friday after they saw his car, the Arlington Police Department said in a statement.

Police officials described him as a "burglary suspect."

"Upon arrival at the car dealership, officers found that a vehicle had been driven through the front of the building. ... As officers confronted the suspect, there was an altercation during which at least one officer discharged his weapon."

Taylor, who was unarmed, was declared dead at the scene, police said.

An investigation will be conducted to determine whether the officer's use of deadly force was justified.

"The department does not presently use body worn cameras, but is in the process of implementing a pilot program for body worn camera use," the Arlington Police Department said in a statement.

"We are looking at all available video from outside and inside the location to obtain as much information as possible. At this time, investigators have not located any video capturing the shooting."

The officer involved will be placed on administrative leave, which is mandated during deadly force incidents.