Three Suspects Arrested, One Sought in Robbery/Shooting

TYLER — Three suspects are now in custody following an attempted robbery and shooting and authorities are searching for a fourth. The incident took place July 19 at a residence at 3312 Garden Valley. Kentrell Jennings, 19, Cortnie Hubbard, 23 and Brandon Caddell, 27 all of Tyler, have been booked into the Smith County Jail and charged with aggravated robbery. Hubbard has also been charged with possession of cocaine and criminal trespass. Tyler Police say information from a Crime-Stoppers tip led to the identity of the suspects. The fourth suspect, who has not been located, was identified as Mandisa Jones, 18, Tyler. Jones is also wanted for Aggravated Robbery. If you have any information on her whereabouts please contact Tyler Police or Crime-Stoppers.

Authorities say on the night of June 19th, the resident answered her front door when one of the suspects showed a gun and attempt to come into the house. A male resident had retrieved his own hand gun and immediately kicked the door into one of the suspects. Shots were exchanged between the suspects and the male resident resulting in a minor gunshot wound to the female resident.