18-year-old killed in Sweetwater police shooting after firing at patrol car, officials say

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Sweetwater, Texas
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Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Sweetwater Texas in Sweetwater, Texas: An 18‐year‐old man was shot and killed by Sweetwater police after he fired at a patrol vehicle early Monday morning. Police returned fire, the suspect fled, was later found under a carport, and died at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Airick Iriarte Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

18-year-old killed in Sweetwater police shooting after firing at patrol car, officials say | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth

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