Posted 12:03 am Sunday, February 05, 2012
Police Arrest Man, 42, In Shooting Case
Tyler police arrested a man Saturday they believe is responsible for a Saturday morning shooting that injured one.
The suspect in the case, Alejandro Zavala, 42, was arrested and taken to the Smith County Jail on a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Police Sgt. Paul Robeson said in a statement.
The suspect's bond is set at $25,000, records state.
Authorities said they were alerted to the shooting around 2:50 a.m. Saturday by East Texas Medical Center officials, who reported a gunshot victim that arrived in the emergency room.
The victim, Sergio Armando Ayup, 19, reported he had been in a physical altercation at a residence in the 500 block of Valentine Street.
"According to the victim, he was shot in the upper chest by someone in the group," Sgt. Matt Leigeber said in the statement.
The victim was treated for what is believed to be non life-threatening injuries and is currently in stable condition.
The shooting remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about this or other criminal activity may contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000 or Crimestoppers at 903-597-2833.
