Suspect in custody after Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot near Big Wells Deputy in stable condition, expected to make a full recovery
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BIG WELLS, Texas – A shooter is in custody after a Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot near Big Wells.
The shooting happened Tuesday night near Highway 85 and FM 1867, according to Precinct 6 Uvalde County Constable Emmanuel Zamora.
Dimmit County Sheriff Marion Boyd said the deputy, who has not been identified, is in stable condition as of early Wednesday morning.
“He is expected to make a full recovery,” Boyd said in a Facebook post . “Thank you all for the prayers and support.”
Zamora confirmed that the Texas Department of Public Safety is assisting in the investigation.
The roadways are still closed as investigators continue to process the scene.
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