Blue Alert in Hall County, Texas for Suspect Who Hurt Police Officer
Officials in Texas issued a Blue Alert early Friday morning, launching a statewide manhunt for a man suspected of injuring a police officer.
The suspect, Seth Altman, 33, was last seen in Memphis, Texas, about 80 miles south of Amarillo, and is wanted for the injury of a law enforcement officer.
The Texas Department of Safety reports Altman is “wanted for the involvement in the killing or serious injury of a law enforcement officer.”
Who is Seth Altman?
Altman is a white male, approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 220 pounds. He has blue eyes and red or auburn hair. He was last spotted around 11 p.m. Thursday in the 200 block of South Fourth Street in Memphis, wearing a blue T-shirt and blue jeans.
He is considered armed and dangerous, according to News 4 San Antonio. If you see him, do not approach and call 911 immediately.
Allegations Against Altman
Reports from BNO News and CBS Austin indicate that Altman allegedly shot a police officer Thursday night.
The officer was shot multiple times and was transported to the hospital.
As of now, the officer’s condition remains unclear, as reported by various news outlets.
Understanding Blue Alerts
A Blue Alert is issued for individuals suspected of fatally injuring or seriously harming local, state, or federal law enforcement officers, according to the Texas Department of Safety.
The Blue Alert Program, established in 2008, aims to facilitate the swift apprehension of suspects.
Certain conditions must be met to issue a Blue Alert for a suspect, which include:
- A law enforcement officer must have been killed or seriously injured by the suspect.
- There must be a belief that the suspect poses a critical risk to the public and law enforcement personnel.
- A description of the suspect’s vehicle, including the license plate or partial information, should be available for public broadcast.
- The relevant law enforcement agency must recommend the activation of the Blue Alert to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
This story is ongoing and will be updated with more details as they come in.
