SAN MARCOS, Texas — Authorities are investigating after a man was shot by a trooper at a gas station in San Marcos. According to the San Marcos Police Department, no officers or troopers were injured in the incident.
The incident happened at a 7-Eleven on Wonder World Drive near Interstate Highway 35 at 9:26 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15.
On Friday, officials said that a Texas DPS Trooper was assisting the U.S. Marshals Service with locating and arresting Jeffery Alan Scott, 35, on a murder charge. He was considered armed and dangerous.
Officials made contact with Scott at the gas station and, during contact, they said he produced a handgun and fired at the Trooper. That Trooper then returned fire.
The suspect was injured in the exchange and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He was eventually released into Hays County Sheriff's Office custody for outstanding murder and parole violation warrants. Additional charges are pending.
An investigation with the Texas Rangers remains ongoing.
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