Collin County

Police officer, suspect injured in early morning shooting in Princeton

Both the officer and person accused of assault are in stable condition after being shot, police say

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A police officer and a suspect in Collin County are injured after a shooting incident early Thursday morning.

A police officer in the Collin County city of Princeton is recovering after a shooting early Thursday morning, police say.

According to the Princeton Police Department, officers were called to an assault at 1610 East Princeton Drive shortly after 3 a.m.

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Police said the officer located the person believed to be involved in the assault near Dahlia Way and Princeton Crossroads and that the person attacked the officer with a weapon," leading to both sustaining gunshot wounds."

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Both were transported to the hospital, where they were reported to be in stable condition, police said.

According to police, the person accused of assault will also face a charge of aggravated assault against a public servant.

The identities of the officer and the person involved in the assault have not yet been released.

The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the shooting.

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