Man arrested for shooting at park

PALESTINE — A man was arrested in Palestine after witnesses said he was shooting a handgun in the area of Larry Street Park. According to our news partner KETK, officers responded to a shots fired call on June 22 at 4:21 p.m., and found 48-year-old Floyd Conley Jr. Officers described Conley as appearing “heavily intoxicated” and had ammunition on him. Witnesses at the scene told officers that Conley fired the weapon, reloaded and continued to fire. They said when officers arrived, he threw the gun in the woods. Officers found empty shell casings in the area that matched the ammunition Conley had on his person. Conley was booked into the Angelina County Jail.

“I commend the Officers for their quick response and arrest of this suspect.” PPD Chief Mark Harcrow said. “Its a miracle that no one in the area was injured.”