HILLSBORO, Texas (KXXV) — A Hill County Sheriff's deputy was injured and one person was killed in a shooting Monday morning while conducting a welfare check in Hillsboro.

The incident occurred in the 400 block of Hill County Road 4243 during the early morning hours, according to the Hill County Sheriff's Office.

While trying to make contact with a person at the front door of a residence, the deputy was confronted by the person, who was armed with a handgun.

The individual drew and pointed the handgun at the uniformed deputy, resulting in gunfire being exchanged.

More Hill County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the scene, where more gunfire happened. The individual involved was hit by gunfire and died from wounds sustained during the incident.

One deputy sustained minor injuries

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