Johnson County Sheriff Bob Alford said in a news release that the shootings happened Saturday afternoon near Venus. He said the suspect was shot dead by deputies.
Alford said no further information would be released as the investigation continues. No names were immediately released pending notification of next of kin.
Tim Jones, the agency's spokesman, said in the statement that the sheriff's office "requests your support and prayers during this very trying time in our agency."
Venus is a town of less than 2,000 people, located about 30 miles south of Dallas-Fort Worth.
