Cedar Hill, Texas, January 13, 2026
A tragic shooting incident on U.S. Highway 67 in Cedar Hill has led to the deaths of two individuals, including one suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting. The Cedar Hill police responded to reports of a shooting, which escalated when a passenger was shot and the driver exited the vehicle armed. Both were transported for medical attention, but later succumbed to their injuries. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.
Cedar Hill, Texas – Fatal Shooting on U.S. Highway 67 Involves Officer-Involved Shooting
On January 9, 2026, a tragic incident occurred on U.S. Highway 67 in Cedar Hill, Texas, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and an officer-involved shooting.
Incident Details
At approximately 8 p.m., Cedar Hill police responded to a 911 call reporting that a driver had been shot at while traveling on Highway 67 near Joe Wilson Road. Officers located the suspect’s vehicle stopped on the highway shoulder. During the stop, a woman exited the passenger side and was fatally shot by the male driver. The driver then exited the vehicle, armed with a firearm, prompting officers to discharge their weapons. Both individuals received medical attention; the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and the man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died. The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting, and the involved officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Victim Identification
The deceased male has been identified as 29-year-old Gage Harvey. The identity of the female victim has not been publicly released. The circumstances leading to the initial shooting and the subsequent events are under investigation.
Background Information
Cedar Hill is a city located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area of Texas. The Cedar Hill Police Department is responsible for law enforcement within the city. The Texas Rangers, a division of the Texas Department of Public Safety, are conducting the investigation into this incident, as is standard procedure for officer-involved shootings in the state.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | U.S. Highway 67, Cedar Hill, Texas |
| Date and Time | January 9, 2026, approximately 8 p.m. |
| Involved Parties | 29-year-old male (Gage Harvey), unidentified female passenger, Cedar Hill police officers |
| Outcome | Female victim deceased at the scene; male suspect transported to hospital and later pronounced dead; officers placed on administrative leave |
| Investigation | Led by the Texas Rangers; Cedar Hill Police Department cooperating with the investigation |
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