Posted March 10, 2017 12:04 pm by Comments

By Jennifer Cruz

One deputy’s vehicle was left with a shattered back window. (Photo: Polk County Today)
A 24-year-old man is facing numerous charges after he became engaged in a shootout with authorities in Polk County, Texas, Tuesday morning.
Joseph Alexander Swansey, of Livingston, was charged with first-degree felony attempted capital murder of a peace officer and six counts of first-degree aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He is being held at the Polk County Jail on a $525,000 bond.
According to reports, the entire incident unfolded around 9:20 a.m. and was the result of a dispute between Swansey and his ex-girlfriend, who is only being identified as Ashley.
According to Ashley, Swansey had been harassing her for several days. Ashley, who now has a new boyfriend, Travis Smith, said Swansey called her Tuesday morning and said he was out the night before looking for Smith to kill him.
The same morning, Swansey called Ashley again and said he wanted to see his 15-month-old son, who they had when they were still in a relationship for two and a half years. But when Swansey said he was coming over, Ashley called the police, who responded to the call momentarily.
About 15 after police arrived, Swansey showed up at Ashley’s

Source: Guns.com

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