Yes, you’re right. It was attempted murder. The federal officer involved was arrested. But nothing ever came of it.
And to make matters worse, the appeals court told the victim he could not sue the officer involved. Federal officers evidently have absolute immunity from lawsuits, even when they’re assaulting people while off-duty.
The article is a little short on facts, is says nothing became of the charges, that tells me they didn’t even Prosecute. NOTHING prevents the State from Refiling First Degree Attempted Murder Charges against the thug, the question is why haven’t they? or does Texas Allow Attempted Murder if it’s a federal employee in civilian clothes actively to suppress information about his criminal son while off duty