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Texas correctional officer assaulted on the way to work

Further investigation found that the man attacked the officer due to his position as a correctional officer at TDCJ

By C1 Staff

PAMPA, Texas – A Texas Department of Criminal Justice officer was assaulted while he was making a stop on his way to work Wednesday night.

ABC News reports that the officer, whose name was not released, was at a convenience store in uniform when he was assaulted in the parking lot by Mack Dillan Edward Horton, 25.

A deputy on routine patrol saw Horton threaten and then assault the officer. The deputy quickly stepped in and took control of the situation.

Further investigation found that Horton attacked the officer due to his position as a correctional officer at TDCJ.

The assaulted officer was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment but ABC News reports that his injuries were not serious.

Horton was charged with Assault on a Public Servant and Obstruction or Retaliation.

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