Deputy fire marshal charged with manslaughter in shooting death of Tri-County volunteer firefighter
The victim has been identified as Douglas Smith, 18. Smith was a volunteer firefighter with the Tri-County Fire Department.
Credit: WALLER COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE Author: Erin Wencl (KAGS) Updated: 10:43 AM CDT May 27, 2021
WALLER COUNTY, Texas The Waller County Sheriff s Office has arrested a University of Houston deputy fire marshal in the shooting death of an 18-year-old volunteer firefighter.
Joshua Hahn is accused of killing Douglas Smith on Sunday, May 23. He has been charged with manslaughter. The two were allegedly at a party when the shooting happened. What led up to the shooting has not yet been confirmed by investigators.
DPS presents William P. Clements Excellence Awards, Lifesaving Award
By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
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AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, presented two William P. Clements Excellence Awards and one Lifesaving Award to members of the department at the PSC meeting on Thursday, April 29, at the DPS Headquarters in Austin. These awards are a shining example of the tremendous work that happens in so many divisions, by so many incredible people at DPS each and every day, said DPS Director Steven McCraw. I’m proud to honor the innovation, leadership, and commitment displayed by these three individuals who are dedicating their lives to serving the people of this great state.