Texas Blue Alert issued for Seth Altman who shot Memphis Texas Police Chief Rex Plant

A statewide manhunt is underway for Seth Altman, a 33-year-old man accused of shooting Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant.

A Texas Blue Alert has been issued for Altman, who allegedly shot the police chief during an attempted burglary on Thursday night.

Chief Plant and another officer were attempting to arrest Altman at his home around 11 p.m. when the shooting occurred.

Altman allegedly opened fire, striking Chief Plant multiple times.

The injured chief was transported to a hospital in Lubbock and is currently in stable condition.

Altman is described as a 6-foot-2-inch tall, 220-pound white male with red hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt and blue jeans.

The suspect is considered armed and extremely dangerous.

If you see Altman, do not approach him. Instead, immediately contact 911 or the Hall County Sheriff’s Office at (806) 259-2636.