Barber Shop Owner Shot during Robbery

LONGVIEW — Longview police are seeking leads after a local barber shop owner was wounded by gunfire during a robbery. On April 4 at 7:58 p.m., Police were dispatched to a shooting in the 2000 block of South High Street. When officers arrived, the victim told them he was locking up his barber shop when the suspect pulled up in a maroon Toyota or Mazda 4 door 90s model car. The suspect ran up to him, produced a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect then shot the victim one time and pointed the handgun at him again, while continuing to demand the money. The victim stated he threw down his money; the suspect picked it up and fled the scene. The victim was transported to Good Shepherd Medical Center with what police term non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a black male dressed in a ski mask, tan jacket with a hood, and blue jeans. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Greg McCasland at 903-237-1199. If the tipster wishes to remain anonymous, they are asked to contact Gregg County Crimestoppers at 903-236-7867.