By Bailey Mc Cain
Last Wednesday morning, officers with the Teague Police Department responded to a reported shots fired call on Spruce Street.
Upon arrival, officers located evidence indicating that an unknown individual discharged multiple rounds toward a residence, striking the home.
Preliminary findings suggest the suspect fled the scene immediately following the incident. Witnesses reported seeing a teal-green Chevrolet pickup truck leaving the area at a high rate of speed around the time of the gunfire.
At this time, no injuries have been reported. The investigation remains active.
Surveillance video helped officers identify a suspect vehicle, and one of our nightshift patrol officers later located it. That information was forwarded to our Criminal Investigations Division, where after a follow up by our CID Sergeant led to contact with a 19 year old male who confessed to firing multiple rounds toward a residence. He also provided evidence supporting his confession.
A stolen firearm was recovered, opening another case for investigation, no charges have been filed as of press time.
The suspect, Robert Shannon, was booked into the Freestone County Jail for:
• Deadly Conduct – 3rd Degree Felony
• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm – State Jail Felony, an unrelated offense discovered during the investigation due to a prior family violence conviction
• Probation Violation from Smith County
Shannon is being held at the Freestone County Jail on bonds totaling $18,000.00.
This case is now closed by arrest.
In a statement issued by Teague Police Chief, “We want to thank the members of the public who provided information during this investigation. Your assistance is appreciated more than you know and plays a vital role in helping us keep our community safe.”