Burleson, TX – A Burleson police officer was shot multiple times during a traffic stop early on Wednesday morning.
The incident occurred at about 4:15 a.m. on April 14 in the 1100-block of Hillside Drive, about one block from Burleson High School, KRLD reported.
Burleson Police Chief Billy Cordell said at an early morning media briefing that the officer approached the passenger side of the vehicle after he made the stop.
Chief Cordell said that one of the three occupants of the stopped vehicle opened fire and shot the Burleson police officer multiples times, KRLD reported.
Police radio traffic indicated the suspects had taken the wounded hero’s gun, KTRK reported.
“Officer-involved shooting. We have an officer that was shot. Car is occupied by three males. They were last seen heading Southwest . They also took the officer’s firearm,” the dispatcher said.
The wounded officer was transported to John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, KTRK reported.
There is no word on the officer’s condition yet.
Waybourn didn’t answer questions on the incident, referring those to Burleson PD. But he told press, “You’re gonna see police officers come in and out of here — and deputies and sheriffs and constables. They’re all gonna show up, because that’s our brother up there.” pic.twitter.com/zUgnvYiiGO
— Jack Howland (@JHowl04) April 14, 2021
At JPS, where a Burleson officer is being treated after he was shot multiple times during a traffic stop. Officers from different departments are standing outside the ER. There are police cars parked in the ambulance entrance. pic.twitter.com/O120huZFPD
— Jack Howland (@JHowl04) April 14, 2021
Other departments are coming to JPS to show support for the Burleson officer who was shot & his family. Tarrant County Sheriff says, “The noble men & women of law enforcement, each day, these are the chances they take.” Live report at 9:03 on @KRLD. pic.twitter.com/AIhRTWaKpz
— Alan Scaia (@scaia) April 14, 2021
The suspects fled the scene and then are believed to have abandoned their vehicle in the 700-block of John Jones Drive, KRLD reported.
Chief Cordell said the suspects were still at large.
The neighborhood around the area where the suspect’s vehicle was ditched is reportedly on lockdown, according to KRLD.
Area schools have been locked down while multiple law enforcement agencies hunt for the gunman who shot the officer.
Suspects in the officer shooting have not been apprehended. Police are canvassing the area. If you know any information or see anything suspicious please contact 911.
More details to follow
— Burleson Police (@BurlesonPolice) April 14, 2021
Burleson is located about 45 miles southwest of Dallas, KtRK
Out of an abundance of caution, Nichols Middle School is operating on lockout this morning as @BurlesonPolice continues to search for an armed suspect involved in an overnight incident along 731. No one will be allowed in or out of campus doors until the all-clear is given.
— Joshua ISD (@JoshuaISD) April 14, 2021
#Update from #Burleson police regarding one their officers shot during an overnight traffic stop. @DanGodwinFOX4 live with the latest @GoodDayFox4 @FOX4 pic.twitter.com/brm7tZJLkO
— FOX4Terry (@FOX4Terry) April 14, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with @BurlesonPolice this morning after an officer was shot during a traffic stop. Anyone with information on the suspects is asked to call 911. pic.twitter.com/ZCkCIHrg5d
— Grand Prairie Police (@GrandPrairiePD) April 14, 2021
Prayers to the officer who was shot in Texas last night during a traffic stop. Already lost count of how many have been shot within these couple weeks.
— Armando Mendez (@mandomen24) April 14, 2021
Burleson police officer shot multiple times this morning around 4:15 am during a traffic stop.
His condition is currently unknown. pic.twitter.com/L6MjQPRQXM
— Dallas Texas TV (@DallasTexasTV) April 14, 2021
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Holly Matkin