The Texarkana Texas Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead after a man opened fire on a group of friends visiting with friends on the front porch of a home in the 400 block of Lumpkin Street.
TTPD Media Release:
Texarkana, Texas Police were dispatched at 6:33 PM to a residence in the 400 block of Lumpkin St. Once on scene, officers located a 33-year-old black male, suffering from a gunshot wound. The black male was transported to a local hospital for treatment, however, he died as a result of his injuries. The identity of the black male is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The initial investigation concluded the 33-year-old black male victim was visiting friends at 405 Lumpkin St. While the victim was on the front porch, a black male suspect pulled up in front of the house in a light blue Chevrolet minivan with Texas Tags. The suspect exited the vehicle and began firing multiple shots with a handgun at the home, striking the victim once in the head. The suspect then fled the scene in the minivan. Detectives are currently investigating the case and examining the evidence.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call the Texarkana Texas Police Department at 903-798-3116 or CrimeStoppers at 903-793-STOP
