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An officer with the Danbury Police Department in Brazoria County was shot last night while responding to a domestic disturbance around 9:15 p.m.
According to reports, a suspect opened fire on the Danbury PD officer shortly after his arrival on the scene. The officer called for backup, reporting that he had been shot. He was taken to a nearby trauma center, where he is currently in stable condition.
The suspect fled the scene, prompting a massive search effort that included multiple helicopters, a DPS plane, and a SWAT team. The suspect was found just before midnight, about half a mile from the scene, and taken into custody.