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Suspect killed, deputy wounded in Johnson Co. shooting
Johnson County Sheriff's deputies killed a shooter who they say fired on deputies and firefighters early Wednesday morning.
JOHNSON COUNTY, Texas - A Johnson County sheriff’s deputy was shot in the face early Wednesday morning after a suspect opened fire during a structure fire response, authorities said.
What we know:
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting, which occurred in the 5400 block of County Road 605.
Deputies and firefighters initially arrived at the trailer home east of Burleson around 1 a.m. Tuesday to reports of a fire. After crews battled the flames for approximately two hours, a suspect began firing at first responders around 3 a.m.
One deputy was struck in the face by what investigators believe was shrapnel or bullet fragments. He was transported to a local hospital and his current condition has not been released.
Deputies returned fire, killing the suspect at the scene. The investigation remains active.
What we don't know:
The suspect’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Investigators have not yet determined a motive for the shooting or the cause of the initial fire.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.