DPS trooper indicted by Travis County grand jury for…
A Texas Department of Public Safety state trooper, Jason Tye, has been indicted by a Travis County grand jury for shooting Elijah Barrientos in July 2023 during an attempted carjacking. The indictment includes a charge of aggravated assault by a public servant with a deadly weapon.
Key Facts
- Jason Tye was indicted by the Travis County grand jury
- Tye faces a felony charge of aggravated assault by a public servant with a deadly weapon
- The case could go to a Travis County jury, potentially resulting in up to 99 years in prison for Tye
Incident Details
| Location | City, State (not specified) |
| Department | Texas Department of Public Safety |
| Officers Involved | 1 (Jason Tye) |
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