The Brief
A Blue Alert has been issued for Bobby Michael Dennis, 64, accused of shooting a Jacksonville police officer Sunday afternoon.
The officer was airlifted to a Tyler hospital and is in stable condition, authorities said.
Dennis is armed and dangerous, last seen wearing all black and driving a gray GMC Sierra.
JACKSONVILLE, Texas – A man is on the run after allegedly shooting a police officer in Jacksonville, Texas.
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The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a Blue Alert for the suspect’s capture Sunday evening.
Blue Alert: Bobby Dennis
What we know
Bobby Michael Dennis, 64, is believed to have shot a Jacksonville Police Department officer around 4:41 p.m. Sunday. The officer was on duty when he encountered Dennis.
JPD said the officer was flown to a hospital in Tyler, where he was last reported as stable.
They say Dennis is armed with a rifle and is considered dangerous.
According to the Blue Alert, Dennis is described as 5’9″, 152 pounds and last seen wearing all black clothing. He’s believed to be driving a gray GMC Sierra pickup.
What you can do
Do not approach Dennis if you see him. Call 911 with any information you may have.
The Source
Information in this report came from Jacksonville PD and Texas DPS.