Suspect, authorities involved in Boerne shootout identified

A shootout between a suspect and law enforcement on Interstate 10 in Boerne on Thursday left one man hospitalized and a Kendall County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot in the arm.

Park Nathan Palmore, 50, of Adkins, faces one count of attempted capital murder of a public servant, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a public servant, and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a civilian, authorities said.

Chris Shadrock, a Boerne spokesman, said officers responded at 9:32 a.m. to the 35000 block of Interstate 10 westbound for reports of a man armed with a shotgun who was chasing another man.

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As officers arrived, Palmore allegedly drove past them and left the scene.

Boerne officers Paul Bilotta and James Schmidt as well as Kendall County Deputy Rollin Senger chased Palmore onto Interstate 10 heading toward Comfort.

Palmore abruptly stopped off the interstate, exited his vehicle and allegedly fired a shotgun at his pursuers, police said. Senger was struck in the arm.

Senger, Schmidt and Bilotta returned fire, striking Palmore multiple times, authorities said.

Officials said Senger was treated for his injury. The Boerne officers were not injured.

Palmore was flown to San Antonio Military Medical Center where he underwent surgery. Officials did not reveal his condition.

Bilotta is a 14-year Boerne police veteran and Schmidt is a five-year veteran. Senger has been with the Kendall sheriff’s office for 7 years.

Shadrock said Bilotta and Schmidt are on administrative duty pending the outcome of a Texas Rangers investigation.

Jacob Beltran is a reporter covering San Antonio and Bexar County. To read more from Jacob, become a subscriber. [email protected] | Twitter: @JBfromSA