Deputy shot overnight in Johnson County – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

A Johnson County sheriff’s deputy was injured early Wednesday after an overnight response to a mobile home fire escalated into an officer-involved shooting. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us more.
A Johnson County sheriff’s deputy was injured early Wednesday after an overnight response to a mobile home fire escalated into an officer-involved shooting, according to officials.
Johnson County Chief Deputy James Saulter said multiple fire departments were dispatched around 1 a.m. to a residential fire in the 5400 block of County Road 605.
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While firefighters were working to extinguish the blaze, they reported hearing gunfire near the residence at about 2:40 a.m. Officials said crews pulled back and requested assistance from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.
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When deputies arrived and began investigating, they encountered a man armed with a pistol, authorities said. Gunfire was exchanged during the encounter.
The suspect, identified by the Texas Department of Public Safety as William James Rogers, 75, was killed. The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation by Texas Rangers.
Officials said one Johnson County deputy was injured during the gunfire. The Texas Municipal Police Association confirmed in social media post that the deputy was struck by shrapnel from a ballistic shield.
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DPS said he was transported to Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, treated for minor injuries and later released. No other deputies, bystanders or firefighters were injured.
Family members who live next door to the suspect say he had been experiencing mental health issues but would not comment further.
Texas Rangers continue to interview relatives as part of the investigation.
Firefighters temporarily paused efforts to extinguish the fire during the shooting but were able to resume once the scene was secured. The fire has since been fully extinguished but the home appears to be a total loss.
Multiple agencies assisted in the response, including the Johnson County Fire Marshal’s Office, Johnson County Emergency Services District, Briar Oaks Volunteer Fire Department, Rendon VFD, Alvarado Fire Department, Venus Fire Department, Keene Fire Department and Joshua Fire Department.
The Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation at the request of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, as is standard in officer-involved shootings.
Officials said the investigation remains ongoing and no additional details are being released at this time.
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