Tyler Assault Investigated
Posted/updated on: May 27, 2011 at 2:28 am
TYLER – Tyler police are tying to piece together the events that led to two people being injured Wednesday night. The investigation began when Officer Cory Chamberlain noticed a man in the 300 block of Poplar Avenue with some minor injuries and a stab wound to his left forearm. He is identified as Billy Joe Smith, 42, of Tyler. EMS was called to the location.
A short time later Trinity Mother Frances notified police about a stabbing victim who had arrived at their emergency room by private transport. Officers contacted Russell Collins, 38 of Tyler, who said he had been involved in a fight with another male on Poplar Avenue. Collins had multiple lacerations, none appearing to be life threatening.
Both Smith and Collins were interviewed concerning this incident. Due to conflicting stories, this case will be investigated further by the Major Crimes unit.
