In what was described as a horrific scene in Kaufman County, two law enforcement officers were shot in an officer-involved incident. The Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA) quickly responded, providing legal and field support through their attorneys Zach Horn and Robert Rogers, and Field Representative Curtis Billings. The Texas Municipal Police Association reported that the officers, one from the Crandall Police and one from the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office dealt with, "a harrowing incident."
The officers involved in the shooting are both reported to have non-life-threatening injuries, a fortunate outcome in what could have been an even more tragic event. In the aftermath of the shooting, TMPA highlighted the increase in violence against officers, citing that nearly 250 officers have been shot nationwide, an alarming 60% increase.
The sentiment is echoed by law enforcement supporters and several social media campaigns, represented by hashtags such as #BackTheBlue and #ThinBlueLine, that call for solidarity and protection of those in the line of duty. The incident, as appalling as it is, brings to the forefront the risks law enforcement officers face every day and the growing concern for their safety amongst their supporters.
