Suspect in Frankston-Area Shooting Surrenders

PALESTINE — The suspect allegedly involved in a shooting that occurred near Frankston on Sunday has surrendered. According to Anderson County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Jay Russell, investigators made arrangements with Chris Horton, 45, to meet at a location between Frankston and Neches. “I arrived at the location, and he surrendered himself to me at that time,” Russell said. The shooting occurred Sunday at a residence on Anderson County Road 312.

According to Russell, Horton had allegedly gone to the location to attempt to collect money from an ex-girlfriend, whom he had partnered with on a cattle sale. He went there to collect the money, which turned into an argument, according to Russell. “He actually walked away from the residence and the victim, Derek Blake Cole, age 49, followed him out to the drive way area of the residence where the altercation took place,” Russell said. Cole sustained a single gunshot wound to the hip. Russell reported that Cole is in stable condition but anticipates that he will have to have other surgeries in the future. He remains hospitalized in Tyler. Horton’s bond was set at $75,000.