LA GRANGE, Texas —One Fayette County sheriff's deputy was shot during a standoff at a motel near the Dollar General Store in La Grange, Texas.
- Deputies were trying to serve a man a warrant
- Man resisted, barricaded himself in his motel room
- Shot a deputy in face, critical condition
- Man was taken into custody
According to La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath, a couple of deputies went to serve a warrant to man for failing to register as a sex offender, at a local store. The man resisted arrest, and deputies used a Taser on him. The man cut an officer in the hand with a knife during the scuffle and escaped.
He went to the nearby Carter Motel, which also serves as apartments and barricaded himself inside. He started shooting at deputies, and injured one.
Police said the injured deputy was in critical condition and was taken to Dell Seton in Austin. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office sent an update saying he had lost an eye and doctors were trying to save the other eye. They identified the deputy as Calvin "CJ' Lehmann.
After four hours, the shooting suspect was taken into custody.
The Schulenburg Police Department via social media described the police situation as “serious” and said its “thoughts are with everyone affected from this incident.”
Anyone who would like to assist Lehmann financially may make a contribution to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Memorial and Benevolent Society. In the “For” section, please put “CJ”. All funds received for CJ will go directly to him to assist him financially.
Lehmann is a single dad with three daughters.
Donations for the Fayette County Sheriff’s Memorial and Benevolent Society may be sent to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, C/O FCSMBS, at 1646 N. Jefferson St, La Grange, TX 78945.