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Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputy fatally shoots suspect in Dripping Springs

Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputy fatally shoots suspect in Dripping Springs

A Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed a suspect in Dripping Springs after he allegedly rushed deputies with a knife. 

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office stated John File, 28, was killed after deputies responded to the Belterra Subdivision in Dripping Springs on Saturday morning. 

Deputies responded to the 1300 block of Trinity Hills regarding a disturbance between a man and a wrecker driver. Deputies later responded to the 100 block of Victoria Court for a follow-up investigation related to the disturbance. 

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