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Man Accused Of Shooting Texas Cop, Joshua Lee Green Arrested In Arlington

ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A multi-agency team, including police officers who are members of the U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force, arrested Joshua Lee Green, 31, in Arlington for allegedly shooting a Clay County Sheriff's deputy earlier this week.

Joshua Lee Green
Joshua Lee Green (credit: Arlington Police Department)

Police said Green shot the deputy during a traffic stop. On Wednesday, August 18, he was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit. No injuries were reported during his capture.

Green faces one count of aggravated assault on a peace officer. He's currently being held the Arlington jail on a $750,000 bond.

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