BRIDGE CITY, Texas — Deputies in Orange County are investigating a shooting Tuesday morning after a homeowner shot a potential trespasser in Orangefield.
A report of the shooting at a home in the 5300 block of FM 408, just north of the Bridge City limits, came in to deputies just after 8 a.m. Tuesday morning according to a news release from the sheriff's office.
The homeowner confronted a person who was possibly trespassing and a disturbance began according to the release.
The disturbance escalated and the homeowner ended up shooting the possible suspected trespasser.
The wounded person was then taken by helicopter to Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont for treatment.
Deputies took the homeowner into custody on an unrelated charge and was interviewed by detectives who are continuing to investigate the shooting.
Firefighters with the Bridge City Fire Department and medics from Acadian Ambulance also responded to the shooting Tuesday morning.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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From an Orange County Sheriff's Office news release...
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at approximately 8:06 a.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call in reference to someone being shot in the 5000 block of FM 408 in Orangefield.
A disturbance began when a homeowner confronted someone possibly trespassing on their property.
The confrontation resulted in the possible trespasser being shot by the homeowner.
The gunshot victim was transported by medical helicopter to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Beaumont for treatment.
Deputies were able to take the homeowner into custody on an unrelated charge.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is still investigating this incident.