LUFKIN, Texas — Lufkin police are searching for a shooting suspect and a reported juvenile runaway.
According to the Lufkin Police Department, around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Brandon Jaime, 17, of Lufkin, shot a juvenile's father during a fight in the 3200 block of Edwards Street.
Police said the father was trying to break up the fight between Brandon and his son when he was shot. Brandon's 14-year-old brother was also involved in the disturbance.
The father was taken to a local hospital where he was treated and released.
"Police say Brandon and his brother ran away from the scene but are believed to have been picked up by a vehicle shortly after. When the 14-year-old didn't come home, his mother reported him as a runaway.
The LPD says Brandon is wanted for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He is described as a 6'', 120-pound Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eye. Witnesses say he was wearing a camo hoodie with a black hood, jeans and tennis shoes. Police say the 14-year-old is similar in appearance, but with longer, curly hair.
Anyone with information on their location is asked to call the LPD at 936-633-0356 or Crime Stoppers at 936-639-TIPS. Crime Stoppers tips can also be submitted online at 639tips.com.