HCSO deputies cleared in fatal Jan. 5 shooting

Julianna Russ
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HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Following a review, a Hays County grand jury concluded the Hays County Sheriff’s deputies involved in a Jan. 5 shooting incident were justified under Texas law.

According to the county, the Texas Rangers investigated the shooting with the assistance of detectives from the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.

“The Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office presented the results of the investigation to the Grand Jury. After hearing the evidence, the Grand Jury determined that the conduct of the officers was justified under the law and voted not to indict,” Higgins said. “This matter is now closed.”

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On Jan. 5, HCSO deputies responded to reports of a man, later identified as 35-year-old Kenny Lee Estrada, armed with two knives trying to break into a house on Hunter Creek Cove.

At the scene, deputies found Estrada armed with two knives and gave him several commands to drop them. HCSO said he did not comply and continued to approach the deputies, so he was shot.

Two deputies were involved in the shooting, and Estrada died at the scene. No officers were injured during the incident, according to HCSO.

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