FAYETTEVILLE, Texas – A teacher at Fayetteville High School had a medical issue and fired his handgun twice inside his vehicle Tuesday afternoon, according to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
Lt. David Beyer with Fayette County Sheriff's Office said deputies arrived around 5 p.m. Tuesday and called EMS after they found the teacher in distress.
The teacher refused transport to a local hospital and deputies took him to the sheriff's office to get a statement. The man was unable to make a coherent statement, and he was released to his family.
No students were on campus at the time. The teacher has a concealed handgun permit.
The incident is under investigation for possible criminal charges.
Fayetteville ISD Superintendent Jeff Harvey said the teacher has been placed on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation.
