Posted 3:04 pm Tuesday, March 05, 2013
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Kilgore Police investigate shooting near Kilgore College
Kilgore police continue to investigate a shooting Monday night in the vicinity of Kilgore College.
According to a press release by the Kilgore Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area of Houston and South Street about 8:15 p.m. in regards to multiple gun shots.
“Numerous 911 calls were received reporting the sounds of gunshots. Police located several witnesses who stated a fight had occurred earlier on the Kilgore College Campus involving two students and the same two students had again fought in an alley way off of Houston Street,” the release stated.
The release added that during the fight, two unidentified individuals displayed handguns and randomly began firing them. The gunfire dispersed the crowd which had gathered for the fight.
The release continued stating officers received an initial description from witnesses of the parties involved in the shooting. The two parties seen shooting handguns were described only as two black males.
They left in a group of vehicles with the following provided descriptions: A tan 1990s style Chevrolet Caprice; a dark green Chevrolet Suburban or Tahoe with large wheels; and an older Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Police recovered over 30 shell casings from several different caliber handguns. No injured victims were found and no property damage was located at the time of this release.
The Kilgore Police Department is aggressively working with Kilgore College Police in order to identify all involved parties.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kilgore Police Department case Det. Tim Dukes at 903-983-1559. You can also use tip411 if you wish to remain anonymous by texting your tip to 847411+KILGORE+your tip. It is both confidential and anonymous.
You can also contact Gregg County Crimestoppers at 903-236-STOP.
The release continued stating officers received an initial description from witnesses of the parties involved in the shooting. The two parties seen shooting handguns were described only as two black males.
They left in a group of vehicles with the following provided descriptions: A tan 1990s style Chevrolet Caprice; a dark green Chevrolet Suburban or Tahoe with large wheels; and an older Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Police recovered over 30 shell casings from several different caliber handguns. No injured victims were found and no property damage was located at the time of this release.
The Kilgore Police Department is aggressively working with Kilgore College Police in order to identify all involved parties.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kilgore Police Department case Det. Tim Dukes at 903-983-1559. You can also use tip411 if you wish to remain anonymous by texting your tip to 847411+KILGORE+your tip. It is both confidential and anonymous.
You can also contact Gregg County Crimestoppers at 903-236-STOP.
