Stolen Car Recovered
Posted/updated on: May 13, 2011 at 11:13 amSMITH COUNTY — Questions still remain in the shooting and carjacking of Thomas Ray Morrow, 24, Tyler, but investigators say they are making progress. Authorities say they found Morrow’s stolen car nearly 100 miles away in Garland, but the suspects are still on loose.
The shooting happened Monday night around 8:15 on County Road 310 near Farm Road 14. When deputies arrived on scene, Morrow was conscious and was able to tell the authorities about the incident. He said he was attacked by four men, one of whom he knew, named Chopper. Officials say one of the attackers shot him 6 times and the group stole his car, a 2001 gray Saturn 4-door with a black hood, license plate LLS624.
After he was shot, Morrow went to a known nearby neighbors house, but no one was home. He then walked about a mile to the truck stop, where he was expected to meet some other people from Dallas that he knew. Morrow was reportedly covered in blood when he reached the truck stop, and someone called 911. He was also the victim of robbery a few weeks ago that he reported to Tyler police.