Inmate fatally shot by Hays County Corrections Officer identified, County Judge asks for ‘urgent answers’

An inmate who was fatally shot by a Hays County Corrections Officer was identified as Joshua Leon Wright. 

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office said the correction officer was guarding Wright, 36, as he received medical treatment at Ascension Seton Hays in Kyle on Monday when he allegedly assaulted the officer and began to flee. The officer chased Wright through the emergency room. HCSO stated that the officer discharged his firearm, striking Wright. Medical staff immediately began administering life-saving measures, but Wright died. 

The Texas Rangers were called to the scene per Hays County Sheriff’s Office policy. Officials said the investigation is ongoing and any further details will be released at a later time.