Man shot after allegedly holding wife and daughter hostage near Jacksonville

CRAFT – Authorities say a man was shot south of Jacksonville Saturday in a confrontation with law enforcement after he allegedly held his wife and daughter hostage. According to our news partner KETK, DPS Sgt. Adam Albritton says around 11:52 a.m., the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office got a 911 call from a man who claimed to be holding his wife and daughter hostage. When sheriff’s personnel and DPS troopers arrived at the scene, in the area of the Craft community off Highway 69, the suspect allegedly confronted them with a gun in a threatening manner. “Unfortunately, officers had to defend themselves, and the incident ended with the suspect shot,” said Albritton. The alleged hostage-taker was transported to a local hospital, while officials say his wife and daughter are uninjured. There was no immediate word on the suspect’s condition. The Texas Rangers are investigating.