Authorities: Man shot, killed by officers in Bay City after shooting at them during chase
BAY CITY, Texas An investigation is underway after officers from three agencies were involved in a chase Tuesday that ended in a deadly shooting in Bay City. Officials said the incident started about 5:30 p.m. Patrol officers with the Bay City Police Department spotted a man identified as Erik Jon Perez driving in the area. According to authorities, officers recognized Perez because he was wanted for several felony and misdemeanor warrants, so police tried to pull him over. However, Perez led them on a chase through Bay City, police said. Police said they followed Perez and at some point, during the foot chase, authorities said Perez pointed his gun at officers multiple times, and authorities eventually fired at him.
Friends share legacy of mother found dead in Bay City murder-suicide
BAY CITY, Texas โ Bay City Police are investigating what they believe is a murder-suicide. Bay City Police said 42-year-old Sandra Hogg and her husband 44-year-old Bryan Hogg were found dead at their home on Lazy Lane. Rose said Sandra Hogg had touched people's hearts all over the Bay City community. Hogg worked at Bay City ISD and for Matagorda County. Bay City ISD issued this statement:"Bay City ISD learned this morning around 10 a.m. of the death of one of our staff members of 12 years, Sandra Hogg.
Tipsters receive Facebook threats over Bay City police suspension case
MATAGORDA COUNTY, Texas โ The Bay City Police Department says people coming forward with tips are receiving private threats on Facebook. Last week, a Matagorda County Sheriff's Office deputy and Bay City officer were suspended, accused of posting derogatory comments online about the Ferguson grand jury decision. The department is working to track down whoever made the threats. The officer and deputy are on leave until the investigation wraps up.