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Texas deputy shot while serving warrant, prompts standoff: report

By Edmund DeMarche

Published August 17, 2021

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A Texas deputy was shot Tuesday night while serving a warrant and the suspected gunman is now barricaded, according to a report.

KBTX.com, citing the Texas Department of Public Safety, reported that the deputy, who is from Burleson County, was shot off FM 60 near Country Road 230. The deputy was not identified and their condition was not immediately available. 

A local reporter identified the deputy, but Fox News could not immediately confirm.

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The report said that there is a major police presence and police said drivers should avoid the area.

Edmund DeMarche is a senior news editor for FoxNews.com. Story tips can be sent to Eddie.DeMarche@fox.com and Twitter @EDeMarche.

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