Two Hospitalized, One Arrested in Tyler Shooting

TYLER — Tyler Police respond to a reported shooting Wednesday night. It happened around 8:30 in the 600 block of Lyons Street. Authorities say they went to the home and were then contacted by a local hospital reporting the two gunshot victims. Shamika Miller, 35, of Tyler, was transported to Trinity Mother Frances Hospital by private vehicle and was treated for one gunshot wound. She’s currently listed in stable condition. The second victim was identified as Jonathan Paul Hart, age 34, of Tyler. Hart was transported to East Texas Medical Center Hospital by private vehicle and was treated for four gunshot wounds. He’s currently listed in critical condition.

Officers on the scene of the incident stated that the suspect showed back up and told the officers he was involved in what had occurred. The suspect is identified as James Earl Miller Jr., 38, of Tyler. Investigators determined that Miller had followed Shamika Miller, his wife and Jonathan Hart from his residence and got into an altercation. Police say Miller pulled out a revolver and fired several shots at both subjects. He’s charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was transported to Smith County Jail.