Erath County Sheriff’s Office has released more information about a shooting that occurred Wednesday, Jan. 11 off of Farm-to-Market 2303.
Shortly after 8 a.m. Erath County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a shooting that occurred at an address off FM 2303.
Deputies and EMS arrived on scene and began to treat the victim. A search was conducted for a possible suspect who was reported to law enforcement as having left the scene prior to their arrival.
This search for a potential suspect included efforts from ECSO, Stephenville PD and State Troopers who looked at the scene, nearby neighborhoods and buildings for any signs of a potential suspect. A drone was used by a Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden and the search was also assisted by Texas Rangers.
The search continued the next day by law enforcement to look for any additional evidence of the offense or where the alleged suspect may have gone. A number of witnesses were interviewed along with additional meetings with the alleged victim, information from ECSO stated.
“All investigative leads were exhausted in this investigation and no evidence was ever discovered to prove that the shooting was caused by an unknown subject who fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement,” Erath County Sheriff Matt Coates said. “Through the course of the investigation, investigators were never able to discover any evidence to support that the community was ever in danger. Investigators were also never able to discover that there was or is anyone on the loose who may pose a threat to the safety and security of the community.”
ECSO offered its thanks to the efforts of Stephenville PD, DPS,TexasParksandWildlife, DPS Texas Ranger division along with emergency medical staff for their assistance with the investigation.
At this point, no charges are anticipated by ECSO against the alleged victim.