Man Charged After Shooting at Repo Driver in Manor

Incident caught on camera as driver tried to repossess vehicle

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Police in Manor, Texas arrested and charged an 18-year-old man after he allegedly shot at a repo truck driver who was in the process of repossessing a vehicle. The entire incident was captured on camera in broad daylight at an apartment complex.

Why it matters

Vehicle repossessions can sometimes lead to confrontations, with repo drivers facing risks of violence from owners who don't want to lose their cars. This incident highlights the dangers repo workers face and the need for clear protocols to handle these situations safely.

The details

According to police, the repo truck driver had a spare key to the car and was driving it away when the suspect, identified as Derion Lyles, ran after the truck and fired three rounds from an AR pistol. Two rounds missed and hit the ground, while one struck the rear driver's side tire of the repo vehicle. Lyles was arrested and charged with deadly conduct, unlawful carrying of a weapon, and theft of a firearm.

  • The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • Lyles was taken into custody and booked into the Travis County Jail following the shooting.

The players

Derion Lyles

An 18-year-old resident of the Manor Crossings Apartments complex where the shooting took place.

Ryan Phipps

Chief of Police for the Manor Police Department.

Repo Truck Driver

The driver of the repo truck who was attempting to repossess the vehicle when he was shot at.

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What they’re saying

“I'm sure a lot of people were startled by, you know, what was occurring in broad daylight in front of everybody.”

— Ryan Phipps, Chief of Police, Manor Police Department (FOX 7 Austin)

“In the video, you can see the gate opening and I guess he sees him running toward him. You can see him maneuver the vehicle to get out of the gate quickly, and he continues to run after him and you see him stop and fire off a few rounds.”

— Ryan Phipps, Chief of Police, Manor Police Department (FOX 7 Austin)

“Two rounds missed, going into the ground. One round went into the rear driver's side tire of the vehicle.”

— Ryan Phipps, Chief of Police, Manor Police Department (FOX 7 Austin)

“I guess the message we need to send is, if you don't want your vehicle repossessed, then make the payments on them. That's what we all got to do.”

— Ryan Phipps, Chief of Police, Manor Police Department (FOX 7 Austin)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Thursday whether or not to allow Derion Lyles to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the risks repo workers face when attempting to repossess vehicles, and the need for clear protocols and training to handle these situations safely and avoid escalation of violence.