PALESTINE, Texas — An East Texas man is behind bars following a shooting at an area dollar store.
According to the Palestine Police Department, on Friday, Nov. 22, just before 8 p.m., officers were called to the Dollar General, located at 601 N. Elm St. on reports of a shooting.
"While responding to the call, officers observed the reported suspect, later identified as Ernest Lott, walking south on Mallard St.," the PPD said. "Officers detained Lott and located a handgun in his waistband. Officers made contact with witnesses at the scene, who reported that Lott was seen firing a handgun toward a white truck that was leaving the store. The witnesses stated that the truck and Lott both left the scene."
Officers were then notified a 32-year-old Palestine man had been taken to the hospital by private vehicle for treatment.
"Further investigation revealed that Lott and the victim knew each other and exchanged words inside the store," the PPD said. "The victim then left the store, entered the truck as a passenger, and was struck in the ear as Lott fired at the truck."
The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Lott was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and booked into the Anderson County Jail on $500,000 bond.
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