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1 dead after shooting in southeast Longview

According to the LPD, around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, police responded to a shots fired cal in the area of 15th Street and Young Street, near Broughton Park.

LONGVIEW, Texas — UPDATE: The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Isaiah DeWayne Lawson of Longview, the Longview Police Department said in a statement on Facebook on Sunday. 

ORIGINAL STORY: The Longview Police Department is investigating a Thursday evening shooting that left one person dead.

According to the LPD, around 6:45 p.m. police responded to a shots fired cal in the area of 15th Street and Young Street, near Broughton Park.

Officers located a man with apparent gunshot wounds who was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives are actively working this case as a homicide.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the LPD at (903) 237-1199 or Detective Powell at (903) 237-1157.  

Citizens can also remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward by contacting Gregg County Crime Stoppers at (903) 236-STOP (7867) or online at greggcountycrimestoppers.org.

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