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Deadly force
Christoffel's ex-wife reported to 911 that he was threatening to provoke a gunfight with law enforcement. Deputies responded to Christoffel's residence. Christoffel shot at the officers. His children were present. During negotiation, deputies learned that Christoffel was mentally-ill registered sex offender. Nine hours later, Christoffel said he would surrender to deputies. When deputies tried to arrest Christoffel, he and the deputies shot at each other. Christoffel died at the scene. The Texas Ranger Division investigated.
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