POLK COUNTY, Texas — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Livingston Police Department, is actively investigating two connected crime scenes involving a burglary of a building and a shooting incident.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation began Thursday evening after receiving reports of suspicious activity and possible gunfire in the area of Heckler Road and Rainbow Drive. When deputies and officers arrived, they discovered evidence of a burglary at one location, and signs of a shooting at another.
Law enforcement officials are currently searching for the individual who was shot during the course of these events. At this time, it remains unclear whether the person injured was a suspect involved in the burglary, or a bystander caught up in the situation. Detectives are working to determine the sequence of events that led to the shooting and whether both incidents are directly connected.
Residents in the area have reported heightened police presence, with multiple patrol units and investigators combing the scenes for evidence. Officers have been seen canvassing neighborhoods, interviewing witnesses, and searching nearby wooded areas in an effort to locate the injured individual.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has urged residents to remain alert and to report any suspicious activity or information that could help locate the shooting victim. Authorities stressed that there is no immediate threat to the public, but emphasized the importance of community cooperation in resolving the case.
The Sheriff’s Office and Livingston Police have not yet released additional details, including the description of any suspects or the circumstances surrounding the burglary. The investigation is described as active and ongoing, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office or Livingston Police Department immediately.
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