Wanted gunman arrested in Wood County
Posted/updated on: March 16, 2021 at 11:18 am
WOOD COUNTY — Deputies have captured a man that was considered armed and dangerous. According to the Smith County Sheriff’s Department, Samuel Salas, 34, was arrested late Monday morning at a residence just outside of Mineola. Salas is accused of shooting a woman east of Lindale Friday morning. The shooting occurred on CR 498 off FM 16. Salas is charged with shooting the woman and fleeing the scene. The woman was taken to the hospital where she was listed in stable condition. The weekend long manhunt included a drone, helicopter, and dogs in tracking Salas.
