At approximately 5pm this past Monday, Flatonia officers were contacted regarding an individual "in crisis" at a business in Flatonia. The initial call came from an officer in a neighboring county, who happened to be at the business and observed the situation. After arrival, the subject was located and found to pose a credible threat to himself, which was the original information received. The subject was taken into custody and mental health authorities were contacted. During the time that he was detained the subject managed to move his handcuffs tot he front and launched an attack on the officer. The officer did discharge his firearm. Bystanders assisted in subduing the subject, Ither law enforcement agencies and EMS responded to the scene. Both the officer and subject were treated and released by different area hospitals. The investigation is being conducted by the Texas Rangers.
