Identity of man killed during officer-involved shooting released

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The identity of the man who was shot dead during an officer-involved shooting has been released.

James David Fanning, 49, was fatally shot after authorities say he raised a handgun at police “in a threatening manner,” according to a statement released by the City of Greenville Information Officer.

According to Department of Public Safety Sergent Kyle Bradford, the Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.

Fanning was a resident of the Ranch View Apartments, 5700 Industrial Drive, close to where the shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 7. According to the news release, when Fanning raised his weapon “in a threatening manner,” officers discharged their weapons, striking and killing Fanning.

eExtra News has requested bodycam footage per the Public Information Act. We will publish more about this story as information becomes available. Anyone with information is urged to call the Greenville Police Department at 903-457-2900.