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One dead following officer-involved shooting in College Station, police say

According to police, the investigation has been handed off to Texas Rangers.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — College Station Police Department says an officer-involved shooting has left one dead following an attempt to serve a search warrant at around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

The man killed has been identified as Mark Bennett Hopkins, a 22-year-old resident of College Station. Next of kin has reportedly been notified.

According to police, the shooting took place in the 900 block of Spring Loop in College Station when Hopkins opened his door to police with a shotgun. 

Police say Hopkins opened fire on the officers with the shotgun and one officer was able to fire back, ultimately killing Hopkins. 

According to police, Hopkins was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Due to the incident being an officer-involved shooting, the investigation has been handed to Texas Rangers.

A news briefing on the incident was held at the College Station Police Department at 1 p.m. and can be found here. 

This is an ongoing investigation and there is currently no other information available. 

10:00am - The roadway at Spring Loop is back open. Investigators are still on scene. 9:00am - The College Station...

Posted by College Station Police Department on Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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