Accidental Discharge Lands Felon in Jail

SMITH COUNTY – One person has been arrested following an accidental shooting in Smith County. It was reported shortly after midnight Friday morning at a residence on Spur 248. A woman was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after being shot in the chest. Jordan Lavar Roberson, 32, of Tyler told investigators he was taking a pistol apart to clean it and it accidentally fired. Investigators say the evidence is consistent with an accidental discharge. Roberson was taken into custody and booked into the Smith County Jail for felon in possession of a firearm as well as warrants for parole violation and possession of marijuana. There were five minor children inside the residence and CPS was notified.