A 5-year-old child is fighting for life after a shooting last Friday at the Victory Park Apartments in Tyler, according to city police. The child was first rushed to a local hospital, then flown to a Dallas hospital, where the child remains in critical condition. Officers say the suspect is still on the loose and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Scene And Police Response
Tyler police said officers were dispatched around 10:45 p.m. to the 2700 block of North Grand Avenue at the Victory Park Apartments, where they found the child and multiple shell casings at the scene, according to KLTV. Paramedics took the child to a local hospital before the child was flown to Dallas, police said. A Tyler Police lieutenant told reporters that investigators believe several people were involved, and that details are limited because a juvenile is among the victims.
Suspect At Large, Tips And Reward
Police have not announced any arrests and are urging anyone with information to call the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000, CBS19 reports. Tyler‑Smith County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for tips. Tips can be submitted through the P3 Tips app or online at cuff903.com, according to CBS19.
What Investigators Say And Next Steps
Investigators described the shooting as involving multiple people and said they are still working to piece together what led up to it, according to KLTV. Officials are asking residents near Texas College and the Victory Park complex to review any doorbell or vehicle camera footage and to contact police with information, rather than approaching anyone who might be involved.
