RUSK, Texas (KLTV) – A judge has set bond for a Jacksonville man accused of shooting a police officer at a collective $1.3 million.
Bobby Michael Dennis, 64, appeared in the courtroom of Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace Brenda Dominy before noon on Thursday.
Dennis’ bonds are for $1 million for attempted capital murder, $200,000 for retaliation and $100,000 for interference with public service.
Dennis was arrested Wednesday night following a four-day search after Jacksonville police say he shot at an officer who recognized him and knew there were warrants for his arrest.
The officer was patrolling the 1100 block of Churchill Street when she saw Dennis, who had outstanding warrants in Cherokee County for obstruction and retaliation, standing outside of his home. According to Chief Steven Markasky, law enforcement has been looking for Dennis since early October.
The officer approached Dennis, calling out to him as “Mr. Dennis” and asked him to come to her when he moved behind his residence. According to Markasky, the officer then saw Dennis holding an AR-15.
Markasky said the officer ran to use her patrol unit for cover when Dennis began firing at her. Several rounds pierced the patrol unit, hitting the officer’s K-9 partner, Renzo.
Markasky said the officer then attempted to run to a nearby residence for more cover when she was struck once in the arm, falling to the ground. The officer got back up and continued to run for cover as Dennis continued firing at her.
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