The Dollar General near Sul Ross State University temporarily closed Sunday afternoon after a disturbance inside the store. According to individuals familiar with the situation who emailed The Times on background, the disruption involved an elderly person experiencing a mental-health episode.
No injuries were reported, and police sources have not indicated there is any ongoing threat to the public. Officers have since identified the individual and intend to follow up to ensure their well-being.
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