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The video above first aired on January 30, 2025. ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation of an officer involved shooting that happened ...

At approximately 10:06 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, the Odessa Police Department responded to a disturbance call at 950 W. 31st St. involving a male subject armed with a hammer, attempting to gain entry ...

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A man armed with a hammer was shot by police after attempting to enter an apartment and charging at officers, according to ...

The male later identified as 32-year-old Benjamin Fiedler, then charged at officers. A single shot struck Fiedler in the abdomen, and he was later transported to Medical Center Hospital by Odessa Fire ...

The City of Odessa did not provide First Alert 7 with any details about if Fiedler would be arrested or what he charges he could be facing.

An Odessa officer shot 32-year-old Benjamin Fiedler after a taser failed during a disturbance call involving a hammer. The Texas Rangers are investigating.

The Texas Rangers are investigating after an officer involved shooting in Odessa left one person injured earlier Thursday ...