Texarkana, Texas – Detectives with the Texarkana Texas Police Department (TTPD) are investigating a homicide that occurred late Monday night in the 400 block of Blanton Street. According to the Texarkana Gazette, officers were dispatched to the address at about 10 p.m. after receiving a report of shots fired.
When officers arrived, they found a 19‑year‑old male victim lying in the front yard of the residence. The KTBS report states that the young man was pronounced dead at the scene. The Cedar News article confirms that detectives began combing the scene shortly after the call.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains active. TTPD has asked anyone with information about the shooting to contact the department at (903) 798‑3116. The police also provided the option of submitting an anonymous tip to Texarkana Area Crime Stoppers by calling (903) 793‑STOP (7867) or visiting p3tips.com, as noted by KTBS.
While the motive and identity of the shooter have not been disclosed, the department’s public information officer, Shawn Vaughn, confirmed that the case is being treated as a homicide and that investigators are pursuing all leads.
What’s next: Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any relevant observations to TTPD. The department will continue to release updates as the investigation progresses.
Sources: texarkanagazette.com, ktbs.com, cedarnews.net
