Suspect who shot at Deputies identified, still on the run


Suspect who shot at Deputies identified, still on the run

MIDLAND COUNTY, Tx. (KOSA) — UPDATE 11:45PM

The scene is clear and residents are being let back into their homes in the area near South County Road 1175 and East County Road 135.

Midland County Sheriff Richard Gillette said they were not able to locate the suspect, but that the suspect has been identified.

The Sheriff’s Office will be putting a warrant out for the suspect’s arrest.
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The suspect that shot at deputies is on foot and is being searched for with a drone, according to a state trooper on scene.

Our reporter on the scene said about a mile is being blocked off in the area near South County Road 1175 and East County Road 135.

When we spoke to Sheriff Richard Gillette around 8:15 p.m. on Sunday night, he was heading to the scene.

Gillette told us there was an active shooter in the area that was shooting at deputies.

Our reporter is still at the scene and will be there until the search is over.

We will continue to update this web story and bring you the latest details on Wake Up West Texas at 5 a.m.




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