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Wood County Deputy shot in face near Mineola

By Scott Harvey

Wood County – A Wood County Deputy was reportedly shot in the face following an incident Sunday night just east of Mineola.

Trooper Larry Vaughn was said to be in good condition Monday morning at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.

Vaughn was being assisted by State Trooper Paul Noble at a residence on FM 1801 when an individual inside opened fire from a window.

The The gunman, identified as 46-year-old Timothy Parmer, was arrested and remained in the Wood County Jail at last report.