Palestine man arrested after shooting at three women

PALESTINE – An Anderson County man was arrested early Monday morning after three women were allegedly shot at in Palestine, according to our news partner KETK.

Around 2:38 a.m., officers responded to a home in the 200 block of Lowe Street, where three women had been shot at by Floyd Conley Jr., 50, of Palestine, after one of the victims was shoved out of the home.

“Officers established a perimeter and took up positions outside the residence,” the Palestine Police Department said. “After several attempts to get the suspect to surrender, officers were able to safely call him out of the home and take him into custody without incident.”

While police were on scene, they found a handgun and multiple shell casings outside the home, but no injuries were reported.

Conley was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, family violence, and one count of deadly conduct. He is being held at the Anderson County Jail.

“Our officers acted swiftly and decisively to protect those involved and prevent further violence,” the Palestine Police Chief said. “I commend them for resolving a dangerous situation without anyone being hurt.”