Forney shooting: 2 officers injured, suspect killed at gas station

FORNEY, Texas - Two law enforcement officials were shot, and a suspect is dead after shooting at a gas station in Forney early Saturday morning.

A panic alarm was set off at an Exxon station on FM 741, just off I-20, shortly after 3 a.m.

The sheriff told FOX 4 the officers radioed back that they were holding an armed suspect at gunpoint at the gas pumps.

A Crandall police officer and a Kaufman County Sheriff's deputy who responded to the alarm were shot. Both were shot in the leg.

The suspect was also shot and pronounced dead at the scene.

Both officers' injuries are non-life-threatening.

"They are doing well. Thank the good Lord for watching over our officers," said Kaufman County Sheriff Bryan Beavers.

Beavers tells FOX 4 both officers were taken to a Dallas hospital.

The deputy was released from the hospital on Saturday evening.

FOX 4 crews spotted several bullet holes in a truck and a gun near the gas pumps.

Investigators have not given any details on what was the reason behind the panic alarm. 

FOX 4 spoke to a brother and sister who live in the area. They say they stop at this gas station all the time.

"I was in shock because not a lot of bad things happen around this area. It's always really safe, in my opinion, so it was really shocking," said Sharon Maldonado.

The two say they've never even heard gunshots in the area.

"I think that's really unfortunate. I hope everybody's families are okay. Even the suspect's family, the guy that got shot, I hope his family's doing okay, just hope the best for everybody," said Kevin Maldonado. 

The Kaufman County Sheriff's deputy has been in law enforcement more than 10 years. The Crandall police officer had been on the force for three years.

The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.