Officials Search for Suspects in Gang Related Shooting

EAST TEXAS — Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith, in a news conference Tuesday, announced more details regarding a shoot-out in August 29th. It happened just before 2 a-m at Bunny’s convenience store at Loop 323 and FM 14. Laprida Shears, 25, Tyler was fatally shot during the incident. Smith said the ongoing investigation determined two groups, with affiliations with Tyler and Longview gangs, were involved. Five suspects have been named. 44 search warrants in Tyler and Longview have been issued. More than 300 people were said to be involved.

Officials are searching for D’Mio “Duck” Ingram, 24, DeKaylen Kaine Daniels, 20, Lamond Demarcus “TuTu” Martin, 21, Aaron “Fifty” Blankenship, 21, Loall from Longview. Also sought are Tyson Dixon, 21, Tyler or Longview.

If you have any information on this case, please contact Det. Ron Rathburn at 903-590-2686 or CrimeStoppers at 903-597-CUFF.