Mexia man dies in shootout with police

A Mexia man died from gunshot wounds following a standoff with Mexia police officers about 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the 500 block of East Grayson Street.

The following information was gleaned from a Mexia Police Department press release.

MPD responded to a call about shots fired in the area of North Kaufman Street and East Grayson.

Upon arriving, officers encountered an armed man, who began firing in the direction of the officers, striking a police vehicle.

As officers exited their patrol vehicle they exchanged gun fire with the male subject, who retreated to a nearby house and went inside, out of sight from responding officers. Officers were shot at and returned fire multiple times, from outside the residence and from inside the residence, according to the report.

Police surrounded the house and attempted contact with the male subject inside the home. He refused to come out and or cooperate with officers. Troopers from DPS; officers from Groesbeck PD; and deputies from Limestone County Sheriff’s Officer set up a perimeter around the house and McLennan County SWAT was called to the scene to assist with the barricaded subject. While attempting to get cooperation from the barricaded subject, officers were able to identify him as Darious Brewer, 29, of Mexia.

While waiting for McLennan County SWAT to arrive Mexia Police Department was able to obtain a warrant for Brewer for Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant. Officers also obtained a search warrant for the residence Brewer was in.

McLennan County SWAT approached the residence and called out for Brewer. Once the SWAT team entered the residence they located Brewer inside. It appeared he had sustained wounds from the shooting with police. Brewer was pronounced deceased at the scene. An autopsy has been requested.

The Texas Rangers are actively working the Mexia Police Department on the investigation.