Texas authorities issued a Blue Alert early Friday for 33-year-old Seth Altman, who is wanted in connection with the shooting of a law enforcement officer in Memphis, Texas.
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Altman, described as a standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 220 pounds, with blue eyes and red hair, was last seen around 11 p.m. Thursday on South 4th Street in Memphis, a small city in Hall County, approximately 80 miles southeast of Amarillo. He was reportedly wearing a blue T-shirt and blue jeans at the time of the incident.
Authorities have labeled Altman as “armed and dangerous” and are urging the public not to approach him. Instead, anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.
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Altman is wanted for his involvement in the shooting of a law enforcement officer who was reportedly shot multiple times and airlifted to a hospital in Amarillo.
Blue Alerts are activated when a suspect is wanted for causing serious injury or death to a law enforcement officer, and there is an ongoing threat to the public.
ACTIVE BLUE ALERT for Seth Altman from Memphis, TX, on 10/04/2024 pic.twitter.com/ZslyQV1hsO
— Texas Alerts (@TX_Alerts) October 4, 2024