HOUSTON – Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today following news that last evening, 2 people were killed and 4 people were wounded, including 3 officers from the Haltom City Police Department, in Haltom City:

“Last evening, 3 police officers were wounded protecting the citizens of Haltom City. 2 civilians were killed and another was injured. This is a timely reminder that the men and women of law enforcement are to be lauded for their heroic work that they do for us every single day. Please join Jan and me in prayer for the recovery of the wounded officers and civilian, and please pray for those killed and their families.”