Tyler police pursue 2 drivers suspected in apartment shooting

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Tyler police were in pursuit of two vehicles driven by suspects in an apartment shooting Wednesday afternoon.

According to Tyler Police Department PIO Andy Erbaugh, two cars fled the scene of a shooting at Southwest Pines Apartments in the 3200 block of Walton Road.

In a 6 p.m. update, Erbaugh confirmed the shooting occurred around 4:45 p.m. Erbaugh said a victim was taken to a local hospital in a private car. Multiple shots were fired in the incident.

Tyler police were in pursuit of the two vehicles as of 5:20 Wednesday afternoon. Police followed one vehicle to New Copeland Road and the Loop, where it was stopped and a suspect took off on foot, Erbaugh said. He said the driver was detained, and evidence of a shooting was found in the vehicle.

Investigators are speaking with two adults and two juveniles at the apartment complex.

Apartment residents are permitted to park at the complex and walk to their apartments, Erbaugh said. There is a crime scene marked by police tape, which cannot be crossed.

No arrest has been made as of 6:25 p.m.

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