Bastrop County Incident: Law Enforcement Responds to Deadly Threat, Neutralizes Shooter
BASTROP, Texas — In a recent confrontation in Bastrop County, deputies fatally shot an individual who was firing at law enforcement officers and shooting indiscriminately in another stark reminder of the dangers police face in their line of duty. The incident escalated quickly, prompting a swift response from local authorities. According to Sheriff Maurice Cook, the situation began to unfold late Thursday when deputies responded to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, they encountered a chaotic …