Wednesday, February 27 2013 6:40 AM EST2013-02-27 11:40:03 GMT
Coming up on Good Morning East Texas... We're learning more this morning about the shooting of a state hospital worker. We'll have an update on his condition, and the ongoing investigation. Plus, a weekendMore >>
Coming up on Good Morning East Texas... We're learning more this morning about the shooting of a state hospital worker. We'll have an update on his condition, and the ongoing investigation. Plus, a weekendMore >>
CHEROKEE COUNTY, TX (KLTV) -
On Thursday, Cherokee County sheriffs detectives met with the victim of Tuesday's alleged shooting that took place in Cherokee County.
During the interview, the victim, Garrett Scott Curtis confirmed that he had fabricated the facts of the incident and that the gunshot wound was self-inflicted.
Detectives suspected that the incident might have been stages after they discovered numerous inconsistencies in the victim's account of the incident. Evidence that was collected also furthered the detectives' suspicions.
Curtis was attending a new employee orientation program at the Rusk State Hospital in Rusk. He left, saying he was going to get lunch. The Cherokee County sheriff says he later drove himself back to the hospital with a gunshot wound in the upper body. An employee from the hospital found him in the parking lot and called the sheriff's department.
The Rusk Police Department initially responded to the scene and found the victim, who was only able to give limited information before EMS arrived.
Curtis was flown to ETMC in Tyler by helicopter.
At this time, no criminal charges are being sought in relation to the incident.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:15:29 GMT
A Lufkin woman was struck and killed by lightning during last night's storms.Around 10:30 p.m., a 32-year-old I-HOP employee was standing in the parking lot holding an umbrella when lightning struck her,More >>
A Lufkin woman was struck and killed by lightning during last night's storms.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:22:02 GMT
Flash floods took over several streets in Athens, TX as a line of storms moved into East Texas Tuesday night. A designated flood area had high and fast moving water near Trinity Valley Community CollegeMore >>
Buildings in Gilmer and Whitehouse are damaged, trees are down in several areas, and many are without power.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:38:51 GMT
We're all familiar with the underground storm shelter. Now there is an alternative to digging a hole in your yard. We found a man who can turn an interior closet into a debris-proof safe room. Rudy WrightMore >>
We're all familiar with the underground storm shelter. Now there is an alternative to digging a hole in your yard.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:00:18 GMT
More veterans could soon be driving on more Texas toll roads for free. A bill that passed through the Texas House of Representatives was added to the senate's voting calendar Tuesday morning.More >>
More veterans could soon be driving on more Texas toll roads for free. A bill that passed through the Texas House of Representatives was added to the senate's voting calendar Tuesday morning.More >>
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