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Two are dead after a shooting at an off-campus party in Huntsville near Sam Houston State University early Saturday morning. 

Huntsville Police Department officers responded to a shooting at a large house party near 19th Street and Avenue O around 12:38 a.m.

Upon arrival, multiple victims were located, and life-saving efforts immediately began. According to Huntsville Police, four victims were located at the scene, and all were transported to area hospitals for treatment. 

One of the victims succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital Saturday morning. He is identified as James Jones, 18, of Huntsville. The other three victims were listed in critical condition. 

A second victim, Cruz Garcia, 18, of Livingston, died Sunday morning at Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston from his injuries sustained in the shooting.

Huntsville Police Department Detectives arrested two men on charges related to the shooting, both from Livingston. Joe Allen Lewis, 22, and Lynn Johnson, 19, were taken into custody at the Huntsville Police Department Saturday afternoon. 

Lewis was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a second-degree felony. Johnson was charged with assault, a Class A misdemeanor. Deputies anticipate pursuing further charges as the investigation continues, according to a press release from the Huntsville Police Department. Johnson has a bond set at $50,000, while Lewis is held on a $250,000 bond.

Lewis and Johnson are both graduates of Livingston High School. Lewis was part of the class of 2020, while Johnson graduated in May.

The Huntsville Police Department strongly urges those with information to contact sergeant John Thompson at 936-291-5427. Detectives are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who attended the party that can provide any information.

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The Livingston Police Department is currently investigating a burglary of a coin-operated machine. The individual in the attached photos is a person of interest in this investigation. Those who know the identity of this individual or his whereabouts are asked to contact the LPD at 936-327-3117 and reference case 221209824.

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From Enterprise Staff

An Azle woman died from injuries sustained in an automobile/pedestrian accident that occurred at 10:50 a.m. Sunday in downtown Livingston.

According to the accident report filed by Livingston Police Officer Chad Lilley, a 2022 Chevrolet C2500 pickup truck driven by Wesley A. Bryant, 36 of Livingston, was stopped at a red light facing south on Washington Avenue, attempting to turn east. Teressa M. May, 55 of Azle, was attempting to cross the roadway heading north but was not in the crosswalk. As the light turned green for Bryant to go, he waited on two cars to continue north before making his turn to the east. He made his turn at the same time May began to cross the street east of the crosswalk, striking her.

May was transported to St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Hospital emergency room in Livingston via Allegiance Ambulance and died at 1:54 p.m.

No charges were filed in conjunction with the accident.

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Ephriam Wilson IIIFrom Staff Reports

A suspect known to occasionally reside in Polk County is being sought by the Tyler County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) which is seeking the public’s help in apprehending the fugitive.

Ephriam Otto Wilson III is wanted on two charges, according to Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford. Wilson, 41, is known to stay in the White Tail Ridge community, as well as in Polk County, Weatherford said.

Wilson is a white male, stands six feet and two inches tall, weighs 200 pounds and has brown eyes. He is wanted for charges of theft of property (motion to revoke) and possession of a controlled substance (motion to adjudicate).

TCSO participates in the Crime Stoppers non-profit organization. Tips submitted in reference to Wilson’s whereabouts, or any other crime that is being investigated, are anonymous and may result in a cash reward. To submit information on this case, contact TCSO at 409-283-2172 or Crime Stoppers at 936-639-TIPS, or online at www.639TIPS.com.