Crime & Safety

Denton PD: Man shoots, kills himself during traffic stop Tuesday afternoon

Police say detectives were trying to serve the man a search warrant, but the man reportedly shot himself before they could approach his vehicle.

DENTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have been called to investigate the death of a Denton man after he reportedly shot and killed himself during a Denton police traffic stop, officials say.

According to the Denton Police Department, detectives were trying to serve the man a search warrant related to an ongoing investigation during the traffic stop at about 12:18 p.m. Tuesday along Montecito Drive south of El Paseo Street. But the man reportedly shot himself before detectives reached his vehicle.

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Community ReportAutomatedSource: Community ReportPublished: Apr 17, 2026, 11:30 AMView source

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Stay safe out there, Dallas-Fort Worth. Good to stay informed.

This is why I check this community daily. Information saves lives.

Does anyone know if there's an update on this? Asking for my neighborhood.