Man armed with rifle fires at deputies in Cherokee County, Bullard TX
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WeaponsDeputies in Smith County responded to support Cherokee County deputies who were being shot at by a man armed with an AR-style rifle near FM 2493.
Audio|Heard on: Smith County Emergency Communications
Listen to dispatch call
01:10
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, sir, if you're able to, we need available units to be en route to assist in Cherokee County on FM 2493.
00:07
They just called us and advised that deputies were being shot at and the county sheriff was requesting backup.
00:15
The suspect is armed with an AR-style rifle.
00:21
The location.
00:24
32, where was that at? Where was that at?
00:26
It is near FM 2493 in Cherokee County.
00:32
2.32. Myself, D-22,
00:39
D-30 are on the way to them.
00:42
Acknowledged, I'll get you all on it.
00:45
2.32 and 235 will be en route.
00:54
231, do you need AmeriX on that phone?
01:01
Merrick's going to be near FM 2493.
01:06
We just got reports.
01:07
The subject is standing at the front door with an AR-style rifle.
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Location mentioned:
FM2493E, Bullard, TX 75757
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