The Texas Department of Public Safety has initiated a Blue Alert for 33-year-old Seth Altman, accused of seriously injuring a law enforcement officer. Altman, described as a white male at 6'2" with red or auburn hair and blue eyes, weighing approximately 220 pounds, was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt and blue jeans. This notice was issued following an incident in Memphis, Texas, where the suspect was last sighted on Thursday on the 200 block of South 4th Street at around 11:04 p.m., as per reports from KXAN.
Authorities have warned the public that Altman is believed to be armed and a danger. Citizens are urged not to attempt to engage but to call 9-1-1 if they encounter him, as reported by KXAN. Officials reported that after the attack, which took place in the Texas Panhandle, the injured officer was airlifted to a hospital in Amarillo. The officer's current condition has not been divulged in the information available.
NBC DFW relayed that Altman was last seen on foot, possibly heading toward U.S. Highway 287. The meticulously detailed description provided by the authorities to aid in identification is meant to enlist the public's eyes while maintaining a safe distance from the potentially dangerous individual.
