A 29-year-old San Angelo man was fatally shot by a Texas DPS trooper during a traffic stop Sunday afternoon. DPS says the trooper stopped Kenneth Earl Cansler near Coleman and North Harrison streets for a turn signal violation. Investigators say an altercation followed and a weapon was introduced, prompting the trooper to fire. Cansler died from the shooting. The Texas Rangers are investigating the incident as an officer-involved shooting. No additional details have been released.
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DPS Trooper Fatally Shoots San Angelo Man During Traffic Stop
Sep 22, 2026 | 5:23 AM
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