At Rest

Deadly force
Kratzer's girlfriend left her residence for Grapeland police headquarters, explaining that Kratzner had beaten her and was loading his guns. Authorities from multiple jurisdictions responded to the residence. Kratzner left the residence through a side door and pointed a shotgun at authorities. Houston County deputies fatally shot him.
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