Club Shooting Reported

KILGORE — Gregg County authorities investigate a shooting at a local club. Around 2:00 Sunday morning, field deputies were sent to a reported shooting at Tony’s Wild Thing on Texas 31 west of Kilgore. Through the investigation, investigators learned that a 21-year-old-male had been shot and was taken to an area hospital for emergency treatment and surgery. Investigators have identified a suspect in this shooting and have charged Ricky Walker, 21, of Kilgore by criminal complaint with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Investigators want Walker to contact them. The victim was shot in his upper body, and his condition is unknown today. Others who have information about this case or Walker can call 903-236-8400 or Crime Stoppers at 903-236-STOP.