5-year-old critically injured in shooting
Posted/updated on: June 2, 2026 at 3:08 am
SMITH COUNTY — Tyler Police are investigating a Friday night shooting that left a 5-year-old in critical condition. It happened around 10:45 at an apartment complex on north Grand Ave. Arriving officers found the child with an apparent gunshot wound. The child was taken to a local hospital, then flown to Dallas and is in critical condition. No other injuries were reported. Police found multiple shell casings at the location. The suspect is at large and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000 or for a cash reward of up to $1,000, tips can be submitted 100% anonymously to Tyler-Smith County Crime Stoppers by calling 903-597-CUFF (2833), through the P3 Tips app (available on Android and Apple), or online at CUFF903.org. Tips must be submitted through Tyler-Smith County Crime Stoppers to be eligible for a reward.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $4,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of this individual. If you have any information concerning this investigation, please call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. You can also submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
