Off-Duty TX Firefighter, Deputy Shot at Fair
Sept. 20, 2022
An off-duty firefighter and a deputy were among three shot at a fair in Amarillo late Monday night.
The gunman was shot and wounded by other deputies, ABC13 reported.
The injured responders as well as a civilian are expected to be OK.
The Potter County deputy and the firefighter were working off-duty at the Tri-State Fair & Rodeo, Sheriff Brian Thomas told reporters adding that the man opened fire at the officers.
The suspect was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is continuing
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