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.