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North Texas Woman Faces Attempted Capital Murder Charge
Cleburne woman Zora Bliss charged with attempted capital murder after police pursuit left officer wounded
In brief
Cleburne woman Zora Bliss charged with attempted capital murder after police pursuit left officer wounded Zora Bliss faces attempted capital murder charge following August police chase where officer was shot Originally reported by Dallas Express.
New charge for Zora Bliss
Cleburne woman Zora Bliss faces attempted capital murder charge after police pursuit left officer wounded
“A Cleburne woman already jailed in connection with an August police pursuit that left an officer wounded now faces an additional charge of attempted capital murder of a peace officer”
August 24 police chase
Chase began near 7 p.m. August 24 when Cleburne police responded to a firearm report in a vehicle
“The incident began just before 7 p.m. on August 24, when Cleburne police responded to a report of a person with a firearm inside a vehicle”
Officer wounded in shooting
Gunfire struck a Cleburne officer in the leg who received hospital treatment
“Gunfire also struck a Cleburne officer in the leg, and the officer received treatment at a local hospital”
Bliss already jailed
Bliss jailed since August pursuit on aggravated assault and unlawful firearm charges with $1.55 million bond
“Bliss has remained in the Johnson County Jail since the pursuit on earlier charges of aggravated assault against a public servant and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon”
Police chief statement
Cleburne police chief praised officers for courage during dangerous situation
“I'm incredibly proud of the courage and professionalism our officers showed during an extremely dangerous situation”
Texas Rangers investigate
Texas Rangers continue separate investigation into officer-involved shooting
“Cleburne police said they completed their investigation into Bliss' alleged involvement. The Texas Rangers continue to investigate the officer involved shooting separately”
The headline
Zora Bliss faces attempted capital murder charge following August police chase where officer was shot
