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Sheriff Says Fannin County Deputy Survived Planned Ambush in Leonard

Texas Rangers will conduct the probe into the two-minute attack.

Overview

  • The deputy who arrived at a disturbance call in the 500 block of County Road 5012 on Thursday took fire as he pulled up and was treated for shrapnel injuries from shattered glass.
  • Sheriff Cody Shook said the shooter used a scoped rifle from a hidden position and fired about 14 rounds that blew out the patrol vehicle’s back window.
  • The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Cory Goode, killed himself with his own rifle after losing sight of the deputy, and the deputy did not return fire.
  • The sheriff said Goode had prior arrests and was not legally allowed to possess the rifle used in the attack.
  • Texas Rangers are taking over the investigation, and officials report no ongoing threat to the public.