NACOGDOCHES POLICE INVESTIGATING SHOOTING

(March 29, 2021): The Nacogdoches Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 2700 block of EJ Campbell Blvd. Around 4:50 p.m. officers were notified of a large disturbance in the 2700 block of EJ Campbell Blvd. Prior to officers arriving to the scene it was reported there was a gunshot victim. Officers arrived to the scene and found a victim that was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the facial area. The suspect was last seen running on foot from the area. The victim, later identified to be Markeith Tryome Roberts 36 years of age from Nacogdoches, Tx, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition. This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Nacogdoches Police Department at 936-559-2607. As further information becomes available it will be released.