Vehicle Pursuit and Officer involved Shooting – Dripping Springs

Vehicle Pursuit and Officer involved Shooting – Dripping Springs
August 21, 2020 9:32 a.m.

UPDATE: The suspect who led Hays County Sheriff’s Office deputies and a Department of Public Safety trooper
on a vehicle pursuit in Wimberley on Thursday, August 20, 2020 was pronounced deceased later that
day at a local hospital by Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Beth Smith. The man was identified as:

Nathan Harrington, 43 years old. His last known residency was in Pflugerville.

Harrington had an extensive criminal history that included multiple felony drug arrests, evading, and
weapons arrests. A deputy injured during the pursuit was treated and released with minor injuries to
one of his legs and arms. His injuries were sustained from the vehicle collision during the pursuit with
Harrington and not due to being shot.

The delay in releasing this information was due to the difficulty in locating and notifying the next of
kin prior to releasing Harrington’s name. Texas Rangers and the Hays County Sheriff’s Office
continue their joint investigation and will release information as it is available.

No on-camera interviews will be conducted at this time.

If you believe you have information regarding this case contact the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at
512-393-7896 and speak with the Criminal Investigations Division or you may contact the Hays
County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-324-TIPS (8477).

You may also submit information electronically from the link on the Hays County Crime Stoppers
website or by using the free smartphone application from any smart phone. The application is
P3tips.com. Information leading to the arrest and indictment of criminal suspect(s) may be eligible for
a CASH reward of up to $1,000. All calls are confidential and callers will remain anonymous. You do
not have to give your name and you will not have to testify in court.