On Monday, March 27th at approximately 11:38 a.m., Desoto police officers responded to a residential burglary in-progress in the 300 block of Polk Street. The resident, who called 911, stated an unknown male entered their residence while displaying a homemade edged weapon, similar to a knife.
The suspect fled the residence and was encountered by Desoto Officers as he was leaving. The suspect, with the edged weapon in his hand, lunged at officers in an attempt to stab the officer prior to arrest. Fearing for their life, the officer shot the suspect. Officers immediately attempted life saving measures as well as Paramedics but were unsuccessful. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The suspect was identified as 47-year-old Michael Christopher Nunez of Desoto.
At the request of the Desoto Police Department, the Grand Prairie Police Department and the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Officer-Involved Shooting Teams responded to the scene and are conducting an independent investigation.
The officer has been placed on routine administrative leave.
