DALE, Texas – A Caldwell County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot multiple times and is being treated in the hospital after an overnight shooting.

Officers responded to a 911 call of a theft on Hidden Oaks Road around midnight Thursday night. Shot were fired at arriving deputies.

One of the deputies received numerous gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital. He had to have surgery and is now in stable condition. 

Two people have been detained and are currently in custody being questioned about the shooting.

The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation.

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley tweeted “Please keep the Caldwell County Sheriff's Deputy who was shot multiple times in your thoughts and prayers today. He was shot while handling a call for service late last night and is reportedly in serious condition.”