JOHNSON COUNTY, TX. (THECOUNT) — A Johnson County, Texas, police officer was shot multiple times during a traffic stop Wednesday morning.

The unidentified Burleson Police Officer was shot multiple times during a traffic stop Wednesday morning.

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According to Burleson Police, the officer was attempting to conduct a traffic stop around 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, when he was shot in the 1100 block of Southwest Hillside Drive.

The officer involved was transported to John Peter Smith hospital in Fort Worth, his condition is unknown at this time, reports KXXV.

Police say the suspects in the officer shooting have not been apprehended and police are searching the area.

If you have any information about this incident, please contact the police.

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Geo quick facts: Johnson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, its population was 150,934. Its county seat is Cleburne. Johnson County is named for Middleton Johnson, a Texas Ranger, soldier, and politician – Wikipedia.