LINDALE, Texas — Smith County Sheriff's Office is searching for Samuel Salas, 34, who was involved in a home invasion on Saturday and a shooting on Thursday evening.
At approximately 7:15 pm, Smith County Deputies responded to a home invasion call at the 13700 block of Shannon Drive near Lindale. The suspect, Samuel Salas, 34, attempted to rob a homeowner at this location. The homeowner pulled a gun on Salas at which time Salas fled on foot.
Upon the arrival of the deputies, a perimeter was established with the assistance of Lindale PD, Texas DPS and the Smith County Pct 5 Constables Office.
The Smith County Drone has been deployed in an attempt to locate the suspect. Additionally, the Texas DPS helicopter is airborne and on the way to the location as well as the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Bloodhound Unit.
Salas was also involved in a shooting in Thursday night, in which he is suspected of shooting a woman in the face in the 18600 block of County Road 498 in Lindale. Salas currently has outstanding warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
Salas is to be considered armed and dangerous.
He is described as a Hispanic male, 5,7, 150 lbs., with a shaved head and multiple tattoos including on the neck.
Law Enforcement personnel are currently focusing on an area near FM 2710, FM 16, CR 498 and CR 4197. This includes The Thicket, Eagles Peak, and Legends subdivision and any areas within the perimeter of this search area.
The Smith County Sheriff’s Office is asking everyone to stay away from this area.
Those who live in the area are asked to lock their doors and call 911 if they see or hear any suspicious activity.
