Texas authorities issued a Blue Alert early Friday morning, and a statewide manhunt has begun for a man suspected of injuring an officer, according to authorities.
Seth Altman, 33, who was last seen in Memphis, Texas, around 80 miles south of Amarillo, and is wanted in connection with the injury of a law enforcement officer.
Altman is « wanted for the involvement in the killing or serious injury of a law enforcement officer, » according to the Texas Department of Safety.
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Who is Seth Altman?
Altman is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and 220 pounds. He has blue eyes and red or auburn hair. He was last seen in the 200 block of South Fourth Street in Memphis around 11 p.m. Thursday, wearing a blue T-shirt and blue jeans.
He is considered to be armed and dangerous, reported News 4 San Antonio. If spotted, call 911 and do not approach him.
Altman allegedly shot police officer, reports state
Altman is believed to have shot a police officer Thursday night, reported to BNO News and CBS Austin.
The officer was shot multiple times and was flown to the hospital.
The officer’s condition is unknown, according to the news outlets.