Cleburne officer shot during chase at Burleson Sam's Club
What to know, updated September 28. Every story we've published on it, newest first.
On August 24, a Cleburne police officer was shot in the leg during a gunfire exchange at a Sam's Club in Burleson after pursuing an armed suspect, who was fatally shot. By September 2, the wounded officer was home recovering and authorities had named the gunman. On September 27, a passenger from the pursuit was charged with attempted capital murder in connection with the officer's injuries.
- 2026-08-24: Cleburne officer shot in the leg at Burleson Sam's Club; armed suspect fatally shot
- 2026-08-25: Additional reports confirm officer shot and suspect dead after chase
- 2026-09-02: Wounded officer returns home; suspect identified by authorities
- 2026-09-27: Pursuit passenger charged with attempted capital murder after officer was hurt
Timeline
- Cleburne pursuit passenger charged with attempted capital murder after officer injured
A passenger has been charged with attempted capital murder following a police pursuit in Cleburne that resulted in injuries to a local officer.
Cleburne Times-Review - Shot Cleburne officer returns home; suspect identified
A Cleburne police officer was shot but is recovering at home after the incident; authorities have identified the gunman responsible for the shooting.
WFAA - Cleburne Officer Shot in Leg After Chase Ends at Burleson Sam's Club
A Cleburne police officer was shot in the leg during a gunfire exchange at a Sam's Club in Burleson after pursuing an armed suspect who was fatally shot. Video footage documented e…
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