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.
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.
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The Texas Rangers are leading the investigation into the shooting.
