Manhunt Underway for Suspect in Texas Police Officer Shooting
What to know
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A Jacksonville police officer was shot and injured Sunday afternoon, prompting a statewide Blue Alert for the armed suspect.
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The officer was airlifted to a Tyler hospital and is in stable condition, according to police.
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The suspect, described as armed and dangerous, was last seen driving a gray 2012 GMC Sierra, and authorities urge the public to call 9-1-1 if they have information.
A man is wanted out of Jacksonville in East Texas following a shooting where an officer was injured Sunday afternoon, officials said.
A Jacksonville police officer was shot around 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Jacksonville police said in a news release.
The officer was flown to a Tyler hospital and is in stable condition, according to the release.
Texas law enforcement have issued a Blue Alert and are offering a Crime Stoppers reward for any information on his location or whereabouts.
According to the alert, the man was last seen wearing all black clothing, is 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighs about 152 pounds and is Black with brown eyes and black hair.
The man is suspected to be driving a 2012 Gray GMC Sierra truck with a Texas license plate.
He is suspected to be armed with a rifle and is considered dangerous, according to the release.
Police ask anyone with information to contact the Jacksonville Police Department at 903-586-2546 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
If anyone encounters the man, the alert asks witnesses to call 911 and not approach.
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