Deputy struck by gunfire at Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office gun range
BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas - A deputy is recovering after being struck by gunfire at the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office gun range.
According to Lt. Snelgrove with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. Friday.
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We’re told there was an accidental discharge at the gun range.
Snelgrove said the deputy was struck in the abdomen.
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The deputy was airlifted to Memorial Herman with non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities have not released the deputy’s name.