Marlin police chief shot in head, in critical condition

[TexasTowelie]

Marlin Police Chief Darrell Allen was in critical condition at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in Temple on Sunday with a gunshot wound to the head suffered while he was working as security at a bar in Temple.

A news release by Temple Police Sgt. Allen Teston said Allen was in “critical but stable” condition.

Initial reports said he was in surgery, but an updated statement at 12:42 p.m. said the treatment plan had changed and he was not in surgery.

Teston said Allen was working as uniformed security at the Laid Back Lounge II at 301 W. Ave. B in Temple when police responded to a call about an officer being shot there at 1:22 a.m. Sunday.

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[newfie11]

1. Chief of police has to have two jobs?

Poor guy. I hope he makes it and no lasting effect. I also hope for his sake and his family's that he has excellent insurance.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

2. Does Texas have legal carry in bars?

Or was the guy who shot him breaking the law even just by being armed in a bar?

[valerief]

3. WTF? Why would a police CHIEF have to work a second security job? Oh, yeah.

Rich people and corporations won't pay taxes.