KILGORE, Texas — On Wednesday, police investigated a shooting in Kilgore.
Police were clearing the scene in the 900 block of Harris St. after a car chase that led into neighborhoods in the south part of Kilgore (Rusk County).
"KPD is still working on this case, but we need citizens to know there is no danger to the public at this time," the Kilgore Police Department said in a statement on Facebook.
According to police, one car was shooting at another car during the chase that lasted over 11 blocks. One of the cars crashed and the suspects fled. A manhunt ensued to find all involved.
Currently, five suspects are in custody, and police say they consist of one adult and four juveniles.
One male was shot and transferred to the trauma unit at a local hospital. His condition and full identity have not yet been released. A previous report from our news partners, the Longview News-Journal, says that the victim had a wound to the head.
The Kilgore Police Department is currently working three crime scenes as they investigate the shooting, and ask the public to contact KPD detectives if they have any information.
"We would like to thank the citizens who assisted, Hendeson PD, Gregg County Sheriff's Office, Rusk County Sheriff's Office, DPS, Gladewater PD, and Tyler PD for all of their assistance," the Kilgore Police Department wrote.
KPD says to expect an update on the case on Thursday.
