Deputy involved in Fannin County shooting released from hospital

UPDATE: The Fannin County Sheriff’s Office said that the deputy involved in the shooting on Thursday afternoon has been released from the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.

FANNIN COUNTY, Texas (KETK)– One person was killed and a deputy has been taken to a hospital following a shooting in Fannin County on Thursday afternoon.
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According to the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy was responding to a call in the 500 block of County Road 5012 and was immediately shot at. The suspect involved in the shooting has been pronounced dead and the deputy was taken to a local hospital for medical treatment.

Members of the Texas Rangers are currently on the scene assisting with the investigation, and the sheriff’s office said that there is no danger to the public at this time.

The sheriff’s office said it will release a full statement at a later time.