Blue Alert: Man wanted for shooting Texas police officer

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Law enforcement officials across the state are looking for 33-year-old Seth Altman.
Altman is accused of shooting a police chief in Memphis, Texas, near Amarillo.
If you see him, call 911 or the Hall County Sheriff’s Office at 806-259-2636.

The search is on for 33-year-old Seth Altman.

Sheriff’s deputies in Hall County, near Amarillo, said Altman opened fire on police as they tried to arrest him on Thursday night for a burglary charge.

The Memphis, Texas police chief was shot and flown to a hospital in Lubbock for treatment. His condition has not been released.

Altman is now wanted for the attempted capital murder of a peace officer.

He’s described as being 6 feet 2 inches tall and about 220 pounds. He has red hair and blue eyes.

He was wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans when he was last seen running towards Highway 287 in Memphis.

Anyone who spots him should contact 911 or the Hall County Sheriff’s Office at 806-259-2636.

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The information in this story comes from the Hall County Sheriff’s Office and a Texas Department of Public Safety Blue Alert flyer.