Montgomery County deputy shot in Magnolia, sheriff’s office says

Police lights. (KPRC/File)

A deputy was shot and injured Thursday in northeast Magnolia, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials said the deputies responded to calls of a man who fired shots at his neighbor just before 8 p.m. Thursday near Magnolia Hills Drive and Allyson Drive.

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When deputies arrived, they said the suspect opened fire on them. One deputy was hit by pellets in the arm, leg and head, but he is expected to make a full recovery, officials said.

As for the suspected shooter, the sheriff’s office said he is not in jail following an hours-long standoff.


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