PINE FOREST, Texas — A man identified as Robert T. Droddy III has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting a 64-year-old woman in a quiet Pine Forest neighborhood, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which shook the community, began with a chilling 911 call on Monday afternoon.
Deputies responded to the 400 block of Kennedy after receiving an emergency call from a woman who reported she had been shot. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite her serious injury, the woman was conscious and able to provide deputies with a brief description of her attacker before being transported to the hospital by ambulance. Authorities later confirmed that she is now in stable condition, bringing some relief to the community.
With the information provided by the victim, deputies quickly launched a manhunt for the suspect. The Vidor Police Department joined the operation, and together with Orange County deputies, they established a perimeter near the 11000 block of Lake View.
Droddy attempted to evade capture by fleeing on foot through a wooded area. His escape was short-lived, however, as officers quickly apprehended him without further incident.
Sheriff’s officials confirmed that Droddy was arrested on two outstanding burglary warrants out of Sabine County, and they expect additional charges related to the shooting will be issued in the coming days.
In a statement following the arrest, Orange County Sheriff Bobby Smith praised both the community and law enforcement agencies for their cooperation and quick response:
“The swift resolution of this case would not have been possible without the valuable information provided by members of our community. I want to extend my gratitude to those who stepped forward, as well as commend the outstanding teamwork displayed by our deputies and the officers of the Vidor Police Department.”
The shooting has rattled residents of the Pine Forest neighborhood, which is typically described as peaceful and family-oriented. Many neighbors expressed shock that such a violent incident could unfold in their community but also expressed gratitude for the rapid actions of deputies and police that led to Droddy’s arrest.
As investigators continue to gather evidence, officials stress that the case remains active and ongoing. Authorities have not yet disclosed the motive behind the shooting or the connection, if any, between Droddy and the victim.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward, as prosecutors work to build their case.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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Here’s the revised version with Robert T. Droddy III’s name in the first paragraph:
Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting 64-Year-Old Woman in Pine Forest Neighborhood
PINE FOREST, Texas — A man identified as Robert T. Droddy III has been taken into custody after allegedly shooting a 64-year-old woman in a quiet Pine Forest neighborhood, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which shook the community, began with a chilling 911 call on Monday afternoon.
Deputies responded to the 400 block of Kennedy after receiving an emergency call from a woman who reported she had been shot. When law enforcement arrived at the scene, they found the victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Despite her serious injury, the woman was conscious and able to provide deputies with a brief description of her attacker before being transported to the hospital by ambulance. Authorities later confirmed that she is now in stable condition, bringing some relief to the community.
With the information provided by the victim, deputies quickly launched a manhunt for the suspect. The Vidor Police Department joined the operation, and together with Orange County deputies, they established a perimeter near the 11000 block of Lake View.
Droddy attempted to evade capture by fleeing on foot through a wooded area. His escape was short-lived, however, as officers quickly apprehended him without further incident.
Sheriff’s officials confirmed that Droddy was arrested on two outstanding burglary warrants out of Sabine County, and they expect additional charges related to the shooting will be issued in the coming days.
In a statement following the arrest, Orange County Sheriff Bobby Smith praised both the community and law enforcement agencies for their cooperation and quick response:
“The swift resolution of this case would not have been possible without the valuable information provided by members of our community. I want to extend my gratitude to those who stepped forward, as well as commend the outstanding teamwork displayed by our deputies and the officers of the Vidor Police Department.”
The shooting has rattled residents of the Pine Forest neighborhood, which is typically described as peaceful and family-oriented. Many neighbors expressed shock that such a violent incident could unfold in their community but also expressed gratitude for the rapid actions of deputies and police that led to Droddy’s arrest.
As investigators continue to gather evidence, officials stress that the case remains active and ongoing. Authorities have not yet disclosed the motive behind the shooting or the connection, if any, between Droddy and the victim.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward, as prosecutors work to build their case.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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