Conroe police shot a man after he allegedly swung a machete at an officer at MLK Park.
CONROE, Texas — A 32-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after being shot by a Conroe police officer Monday evening when he allegedly swung a machete and moved toward the officer in MLK Park, according to the Conroe Police Department.
The incident happened around 7:44 p.m. on June 9, after multiple 911 calls reported a man armed with a machete walking through MLK Park on Avenue M, swinging the weapon.
When a patrol officer arrived and attempted to talk to the man, identified as Zachary Raychel, police say he ignored commands and continued to swing the machete while yelling, “shoot me.” As he moved toward the officer, the officer, fearing for his safety, fired a single round, striking Raychel.
Raychel was given immediate life-saving aid and transported to a local hospital in stable condition, police said. No civilians were injured during the incident.
The Conroe Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, in coordination with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, is actively investigating the case. The officer involved, a four-year veteran of the department, has not been identified.
“Chief Buckholtz extends his thoughts and prayers to all those affected by this incident and our police family is grateful for the safety of the officer,” the department said in a statement.
The Conroe Police Department encourages anyone with additional information about the incident to contact their office.
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