Johnson County deputy shot while trying to arrest police chase suspect
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JOHNSON COUNTY, Texas - A Johnson County sheriff's deputy is recovering after being shot while attempting to arrest a suspect.
Members of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office helped Tarrant County deputies with a chase that went into Johnson County on Sunday night.
At one point, the suspects in the vehicle ran into a home near Mansfield.
Deputies made their way into the home in an effort to arrest the driver of the car.
While Johnson County deputy Austin Reed was attempting to subdue a suspect, he was shot in the hip.
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Reed was rushed to the hospital, but is said to be doing well and is not expected to need surgery.
The driver and occupants of the vehicle were all arrested.
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Thomas Fisher
27-year-old Thomas Fisher was charged with obstructing a highway and forgery. Johnson County says more charges will be added following the conclusion of the investigation.
The Texas Rangers are in charge of the investigation.