(Burleson, TX) — A man wanted in connection with the shooting of a Burleson Police Officer is in custody.
49-year-old Jerry Don Elders was captured Wednesday afternoon in Gainesville following a chase. Elders is accused of shooting Officer Joshua Lott multiple times during a traffic stop early Wednesday morning near Burleson High School. Investigators say Elders also allegedly carjacked and kidnapped a Johnson County woman at her home on CR 802, a short time after the police shooting. The woman was reportedly dropped off at the Joshua Police station and taken to a hospital where she later died.
Burleson Police Chief Billy Cordell says despite being shot in the neck; Officer Lott is expected to be ok. Elders has a long criminal history.
Two other suspects remain at large. The Texas Rangers are now handling the case.