NEW : Suspect 's son recounts in an Internet post a recent visit with Evan Smith . Colorado 's governor says he has known Evan Ebel since childhood . A high-speed chase ensued , ending about 30 miles away in Decatur , Texas , with Ebel firing out of his window at police , law enforcement said . Police are working to connect Evan Ebel , 37 , to the killing of Colorado 's prison chief . Ebel died Thursday after following a shootout with Texas authorities .
NEW : Suspect 's son recounts in an Internet post a recent visit with Evan Smith . Colorado 's governor says he has known Evan Ebel since childhood . Police are working to connect Evan Ebel , 37 , to the killing of Colorado 's prison chief . Ebel died Thursday after following a shootout with Texas authorities .