TEXAS CITY, Texas \u2013 A man in Texas City was arrested by police after they said he shot another man on Saturday.<\/p>\n
John Pierce, 22, was arrested by Texas City Police and charged with two felony counts: aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and deadly conduct by discharging a firearm. <\/p>\n
Police say the victim, 37-year-old Jeremiah Olmstead, is in stable condition at a local hospital.<\/p>\n
On Saturday around 5:20 p.m., police said they responded to reports of the shooting in the 1100 block of State Highway 146. Several witnesses captured video of the shooting and shared it with police.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would like to thank the concerned citizens who provided information during the investigation. We strive to work closely with our citizens, and as this incident shows, that partnership is invaluable. Thank you to everyone who helped us in this investigation,\u201d Texas City police said.<\/p>\n
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact the TCPD Criminal Investigations Division at (409) 643-5720 or Crime Stoppers at (409) 845-8477.<\/p>\n
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