LONGVIEW — Longview investigators say two deaths appear to be suspicious. On Friday, authorities released the identities of two bodies found Thursday morning. Laura Beth Sullivan, 28 and Zocorius Lamonte Gray, 19, both from Longview were located around 9:10 after officers responded to a welfare call at 128 Myrle Street. The caller told dispatchers that two people at the location appeared to be dead. Authorities found Sullivan and Gray inside an upstairs garage apartment behind a duplex on Myrle Street. Authorities say the deaths appear to be suspicious and foul play is suspected.
Detectives are pursuing numerous leads, but an arrest has not been made and a motive for the shooting has not been announced. Detectives do feel certain the shooting was not a random act. “I believe the individuals were targeted,” said Justice of the Peace B.H. Jameson.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Gregg County Crime Stoppers at 903-236-STOP or online at http://www.greggcountycrimestoppers.com. A reward of up to $1000.00 may be paid for information leading to the arrest of any suspects.
TYLER — Roads in a small portion of Tyler were closed for a while Wednesday night following an ammonia leak. The leak near Oakwood and Palace Streets was reported just before 6:15pm. The leak was at Tyler Public Warehouse which uses ammonia for their refrigerator system. The leak was repaired and just over an hour later the area was reopened to traffic.
TYLER — A Tyler man is heading to federal prison for drug violations. Juan Prieto Retano, 20, pleaded guilty last November to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He was sentenced Wednesday to 87 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Leonard E. Davis. Retano also agreed to a forfeiture judgment of $50,000.
TYLER — Here’s a way to enjoy the 4th of July — and help your neighbors in need at the same time. This July 4th the Tyler Jaycees will be organizing a day of festivities and night of fireworks for the 47th time. This year, you can can bring a box fan to donate to The Salvation Army on location at Lindsey Park (12557 Spur 364 W). Admission is $10 a carload, gates open at 4:00pm, and fireworks will begin at dark. Entertainment will include games, music, and special performances from The Salvation Army Texas Youth Music Conservatory. Last summer, The Salvation Army in Tyler gave out over 800 fans and this summer is expecting to give out at least 1,500. 
TYLER — Artistic interpretations of family will be on display as Gallery Main Street opens its “Family” art exhibit with a reception from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 110 W. Erwin. The reception, which is open to the public, will feature art, live music and refreshments. There is no cost to attend. More than 60 entries were considered for inclusion in the show, said Beverly Abell, director of the City of Tyler’s Main Street Department. Eighteen pieces were eventually selected for the exhibit. Abell explained that all exhibits and pieces of art in the gallery are selected via a jury process. The jury is composed of artists and arts instructors. Oil, acrylic, photography, watercolor and mixed media are all represented in the exhibit. Participating artists range in age from their 20s to their 80s. “We take pride in the wide variety of media and artists who participate in Gallery Main Street,” Abell said.
LONGVIEW — Funeral services are scheduled Friday for well known Longview attorney R. E. Peppy Blount. He died yesterday morning at his home at the age of 85.
LONGVIEW — Longview police say two pawn shop burglars were captured Tuesday morning. At around 12:12 a.m., Longview Officers were dispatched to a business alarm at the Insta Cash Pawn shop at 1200 East Marshall Avenue. Sergeant David Hazel arrived within minutes and located two men with flashlights in the fenced-in area of the pawn shop, just east of the building. Sergeant Hazel saw that the two suspects were carrying chainsaws from a storage container located within the fenced area, and he demanded that the suspects stop.