Investigation into park shooting
Posted/updated on: June 3, 2026 at 4:32 pm
LONGVIEW — An investigation has been launched after a teenager was shot near a park in Longview on Monday night. According to the Longview Police Department and our news partner KETK, at around 11:26 p.m. officers heard gunshots coming from the 400 block of Fair Street. Once arriving to the area, the officers found a teenager who had sustained gunshot wounds while attending a gathering at a nearby park, the department said.
The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and the incident currently remains under investigation. Following the incident, the department is reminding residents that the city parks close at 11 p.m. and residents should refrain from visiting the parks after hours to ensure the safety of all community members.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the department at 903-237-199 or the Gregg County Crime Stoppers at 903-236-7867.
