Texas Trooper Fatally Shoots San Angelo Man During Traffic Stop
A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper fatally shot a San Angelo man, identified as 29-year-old Kenneth Earl Cansler, during a traffic stop on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The incident took place near the intersection of Coleman Street and North…
San Angelo, TX, September 21, 2026 — A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper discharged a firearm, resulting in the death of a San Angelo man, according to available information. The individual has been identified as 29-year-old Kenneth Earl Cansler.
The fatal incident occurred on Sunday, September 20, 2026, during a traffic stop. The location of the event was near the intersection of Coleman Street and North Harrison Street in San Angelo.
Authorities reported that the shooting followed an altercation. Details regarding the nature of the altercation were not immediately provided.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has not released further information regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the shooting, the actions taken by the trooper, or the sequence of events during the altercation. Investigations into the incident are typically conducted by law enforcement agencies following such events.
Kenneth Earl Cansler was a resident of San Angelo. The report confirmed his age as 29 at the time of the incident.
The investigation into this shooting is ongoing. Further details are expected to be released as they become available from official sources. The identity of the trooper involved has not been publicly disclosed.
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