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Mitchell County deputy stabbed, suspect shot during Colorado City disturbance
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· July 4, 2026
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Key points Details of the incident are limited, but Mitchell County Sheriff Patrick Toombs has released information about the disturbance. A disturbance in Colorado City led to a violent confrontation involving a Mitchell County deputy.
A disturbance in Colorado City led to a violent confrontation involving a Mitchell County deputy. The deputy was stabbed while responding to the incident. A suspect was also shot during the altercation.
Details of the incident are limited, but Mitchell County Sheriff Patrick Toombs has released information about the disturbance. The incident occurred at a residence in Colorado City on Friday evening.
For more information about the stabbing and shooting, readers can refer to the news release from Sheriff Toombs. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
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Published: July 4, 2026 ·
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