El Paso Police are currently investigating two separate officer-involved shootings that occurred last night in different parts of the city. The first incident took place in South Central El Paso, on the 300 block of Ramona, where officers responded to a family dispute. According to KFOX-TV, shots were fired during the altercation, although no injuries were reported. A 26-year-old male was eventually taken into custody.

The second confrontation developed in the Lower Valley area, where a 27-year-old man locked himself inside a residence. Officers commanded him to quickly come out, however, the situation escalated when the suspect allegedly pointed his weapon at an officer, prompting the officer to discharge their firearm in response. The individual was apprehended and, notably, no injuries were sustained by either party, as detailed by KTSM.

Standard procedure in these instances involves an extensive review and investigation by various entities. These include the Crimes Against Persons Unit and the Texas Ranger, as well as an investigation by the Internal Affairs Shooting Review Team. As the community waits, policing practices will inevitably fall under scrutiny, as both the officers' decisions to eventually use firearms and the immediate circumstances leading up to each incident, will be dissected to ensure that protocols were followed and public safety was adequately prioritized.