Contact: Sergeant Greg Sowell, PIO- 936.559.2618
UPDATE: SHOOTING INCIDENT 4700 BLOCK OF WARR CIRCLE- RELEASE # 2
The Nacogdoches Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in the 4700 block of Warr Circle.
The NPD received a call of a disturbance with weapons at the location at 9:52 PM. Upon arrival of the responding police officer, a male suspect and female victim were outside of the residence, with the male appearing to be forcing her into a vehicle.
As the officer was approaching vehicle, the officer heard a gunshot and the female victim fell to the ground. The suspect, armed with a handgun, then attempted to re-enter the residence. The officer fired twice at the suspect, striking him in the arm and lower body.
The victim has been identified as Letha Brewer, age 30 of Nacogdoches. She was taken to a Nacogdoches hospital and is currently undergoing treatment for a gunshot wound to the upper body.
The suspect has been identified as Vyron Rashad Johns, age 32 of Nacogdoches. He is currently in police custody in a local hospital, being treated for gunshot wounds to the arm and lower torso.
As per standard policy, the police officer involved has been placed in administrative leave pending the completion of the investigation.
