Several sheriff’s offices, police departments and fire departments across Central Texas are mourning the loss of Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas, who was shot and killed in the line of duty. The Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office had this to say: We are deeply saddened to share the loss of Deputy

A Brazoria County deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty on Wednesday. A K-9 officer is also being treated for gunshot wounds.