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OFFICIALS: Man wanted in connection with Gladewater shooting injured after chase, shootout with law enforcement

The investigation is ongoing and CBS19 will update this article as more information becomes available.

GLADEWATER, Texas — A man who was wanted in connection with a Sunday shooting in Gladewater has been hospitalized following a shootout with law enforcement.

On Sunday, the Gladewater Police Department, officials responded to reports of a shooting around 1:50 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 135 and Highway 271.

Police say a 31-year-old man was suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a Tyler hospital where he is stable.

The GPD identified the suspect as Robert Daniel Smith, 25, of Longview, who they said was on the loose, and was armed and dangerous. He was last seen driving a white 4-door Nissan Altima with the Texas license plate: STP5900.

Credit: Gladewater Police Department

According to the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, around 11:40 p.m., officials located the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of the First Baptist Church at the intersection of Sid Craver Rd. and FM 2208. 

The HCSO says once the driver, identified as Smith, noticed law enforcement in the area, he began to drive toward authorities in an attempt to hit a deputy and their vehicle. Smith then reportedly turned onto FM 2208 and a chase ensued. 

Officials say about a minute into the chase, Smith began firing shots at law enforcement. Some rounds hit a deputy's patrol unit. The chase continued toward Marion County before Smith turned back around and drove toward the deputy again. A deputy shot at the vehicle as it was coming toward authorities. 

The HCSO says after a brief standoff, Smith surrendered. The Longview News-Journal reports he was flown to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

According to the Longview News-Journal, Sheriff B.J. Fletcher said around 40 shots were fired between the suspect and deputy.

The deputy was unharmed.

The investigation is ongoing and CBS19 will update this article as more information becomes available.

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