Archives for October 2024

A manhunt for suspect who shot the Memphis Police Chief entered its sixth day in Hall County Tuesday as the multiple agencies continued the search.

Authorities have been looking for Seth Altman, age 33, of Memphis on a charge of Attempted Capital Murder of a Peace Officer. The Memphis Police attempted to serve Altman with an arrest warrant for burglary about 10:51 p.m. at his residence on Thursday, October 3. Altman reportedly pulled out a handgun and fired multiple times, striking Police Chief Rex Plant, before fleeing on foot.

Chief Plant was transported to Lubbock for treatment and was released Monday, according to media reports.

Donley County Sheriff Butch Blackburn’s office has been assisting with the search. He says authorities believe Altman is still in the Memphis area and he was in the edge of Donley County at one point over the weekend.

Statewide Blue Alerts have been repeatedly issued since Friday morning. Blackburn said agencies still working in Hall County this week include the Hall, Donley, Collingsworth, and Carson County Sheriffs’ Departments; the 100th Judicial District; Texas Parks & Wildlife Department; and the Department of Public Safety CID unit.

The FBI is offering $5,000 for information leading to Altman’s arrest, and Gov. Greg Abbott announced a $10,000 reward. The DPS has added Altman to their 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List.

“Texas is first and foremost a law-and-order state,” said Governor Abbott. “Law enforcement officers selflessly put their lives on the line each day they put on their badge, and they deserve to know that they have the full support of the State of Texas. I encourage anyone with information relating to this crime to call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline or submit an anonymous tip online to help law enforcement bring this dangerous criminal to justice. Cecilia and I are praying for the swift recovery of Chief Rex Plant and for his loved ones during this difficult time.”

Altman is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing 220 pounds. He has blue eyes and red or auburn hair. The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. To be eligible for cash rewards, tipsters must provide information using one of the following methods: call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477), Submit a web tip through the Texas 10 Most Wanted website, or Submit a tip online.

If anyone comes into contact with Seth Altman, use caution, do not approach him, and call 9-1-1.

It’s time to saddle up and get ready for a fun ride as the Clarendon College Stampede welcomes more than 700 entries to its NIRA rodeo Thursday-Saturday, October 10-12, 2024, at the indoor Matlock Arena of the CC Livestock & Equine Center on US 287.

In addition to getting to see CC’s nationally recognized rodeo teams perform at home, spectators will also enjoy 15 other college and university rodeo teams will compete at the event as well.

Qualifying events will be held all day with regular performances being held at 7:00 p.m. each evening.

Admission to the evening performances is free, and concessions will be available. Rodeo events will include bull riding, barrel racing, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and more.

For more information about the Stampede, call Clarendon College at 806-874-3571.

Texas DPS reports On Thursday, Oct. 3, the Texas Rangers were requested by the Memphis Police Department to assist with an Attempted Capital Murder of a Peace Officer investigation.

At approximately 10:51 p.m., The Memphis Police Chief and a Memphis Police Officer attempted to serve an arrest warrant for burglary at the residence of 33-year-old Seth Altman of Memphis. Upon making contact with Altman, the suspect pulled out a handgun and fired multiple shots, striking the Chief. Altman then fled on foot.

The shooting occurred at approximately 11:01 p.m.

The Memphis Police Chief was transported by air to an area hospital in Lubbock, where he remains in stable condition.

The suspect remains at large. Multiple agencies are assisting in locating Altman.

A Blue Alert, along with an arrest warrant for Attempted Capital Murder of a Peace Officer, has been issued.

If anyone comes into contact with Seth Altman, use caution, do not approach him, and call 9-1-1.