DANBURY, Texas – Authorities in Brazoria County are piecing together what led up to a domestic disturbance where an officer was shot after arriving at the scene.
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Chief Deputy Patin with Brazoria Co. Sheriff’s Office said it happened on Avenue C off Highway 35 a little after 9:15 a.m. when investigators got a call about a domestic disturbance involving a 36-year-old man fighting with his mother and grandmother.
Dispatch sent an officer with the Danbury Police Department to respond, and shortly after he got there, Chief Deputy Patin said the officer called for backup saying he was shot. The shooter had taken off by the time backup arrived and the unidentified officer was taken to a nearby trauma center, where at last check, was in serious condition.
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Additionally, Chief Deputy Patin says a woman (either the mother or grandmother) was injured before police arrived, but it’s unclear who it was or what exactly caused the injury.
It took an exhaustive search to find the shooter, which Chief Deputy Patin said involved two helicopters, a DPS plane, a SWAT team, and resources from numerous departments throughout the region. He described the collaboration and how many agencies jumped in on the call as “Quite impressive.”
The shooter was found just before midnight and taken into custody we’re told about a half mile away from the scene. It’s unclear what charges he will be facing at this time.
Brazoria Co. Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Patin said, is leading the investigation into the incident.
The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office provided the following statement to KPRC 2.
“Last night, just after 9 p.m., a Danbury Police Department officer responded to a domestic disturbance in the 1000 block of Ave C, in Danbury, TX. Upon arrival, Officer Brandon Turner, 35, was shot by an individual at the scene, identified as Patrick Tatom, 36.
Officer Turner remains in critical but stable condition and will require further surgeries. He has been a dedicated member of law enforcement since 2018, serving the Brazoria County community with professionalism and a deep commitment to its safety.
At this time, we are unable to release additional information regarding the investigation, as it is in the early stages and remains ongoing.
We ask the community to keep Officer Turner, his family, and his loved ones in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”