Katy, Texas Shooting: 2 Dead in Workplace Attack

KATY, TX — A disgruntled former employee used a shotgun to kill one person before turning the gun on himself Wednesday morning in Katy, Texas, located west of Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

The shooting took place at Knight Transportation on Franz Road.

The shooter, reportedly an employee of Knight Transportation, was fired Wednesday morning, officials said. The shooter entered Knight Transportation around 9 a.m and used a shotgun during the shooting, officials said. The shooter also had a pistol in their possession, according to police.

The shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to the Sheriff's Office.

The Sheriff's Deputy that was injured was not shot, but hurt themselves responding to the shooting according to officials.

Schools in the area, including Franz Elementary and Morton Ranch High School were put on lockdown, according to the report.

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