A Johnson County deputy is injured after he was shot overnight in Burleson, officials say.
According to Johnson County Chief Deputy James Saulter, the incident started with a call about a fire at a trailer home on County Road 605 around 1 a.m.
Officials said fire crews reported being shot at as they arrived at the scene. They then called the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department for assistance.
When Johnson County deputies arrived, the suspect began shooting at them as well, officials said.
According to Johnson County officials, one of the deputies was shot. No other injuries have been reported.
Chief Deputy Saulter said the injured deputy was shot in the face, but it’s unclear if he was struck by shrapnel. The injured deputy was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The suspect is confirmed to be dead. The details surrounding the suspect’s death are unclear at this time.
Firefighters had to pause their efforts to put out the fire during the shooting, but were able to resume afterward. The fire has since been extinguished.
The Texas Rangers are now investigating.
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