Officer injured, suspect down after pursuit, shots fired in Burleson
Details are limited due to the sensitive nature of this incident, but here’s what we know right now.
Sometime around 6:30pm Monday evening, a police pursuit involving Cleburne Police originated somewhere in the Cleburne area. The pursuit went up Highway 67 and later onto I35W.
Officers reported that shots were fired during the pursuit in the area of the QuikTrip at Highway 67 and I35W.
As agencies pursued the blue pickup truck northbound on I35W, the pursuit came to an end at the Sam’s Club in Burleson, located at 600 S. Burleson Blvd.
A shootout occurred between the suspect and officers. The suspect was struck. An officer was also injured.
Burleson EMS transported the injured officer to a Fort Worth trauma center with FWPD escort. Officials have not released his condition, but scanner traffic suggests he was stable upon being transported. Initial information indicates the officer had an injury to the leg.
The Texas Rangers will be investigating the officer involved shooting that occurred at the Sam’s Club. More information is expected to be released tomorrow (Tuesday).
Update from Cleburne PD:
