Crime
45-year-old Billy Bland in custody after shooting his wife in Canton
The search for 45-year-old Billy Bland, accused of shooting his wife, has come to an end.
Canton Police Chief Otha Brown confirmed that Bland was apprehended by the U.S. Marshals Task Force on Saturday morning, bringing an intense manhunt to a close.
Bland is accused of shooting his wife in the stomach on Friday evening near Martin Luther King Drive.
The victim was rushed to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in critical condition, where she is receiving treatment for her injuries.
Following his capture, Bland was transported to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, where he is currently being held.
He faces charges of aggravated assault and domestic violence, though Chief Brown indicated that the charges could be upgraded depending on the outcome of the investigation and the victim’s condition.
Authorities are asking anyone with additional information related to the case to contact the Canton Police Department at (601) 859-2121.
Crime
45-year-old Elpidio DeLeon Gonzalez at large after stabbing two victims with machete near Shiro Grocery Store
Authorities are actively searching for Elpidio DeLeon Gonzalez, a 45-year-old man accused of a violent machete attack that left two individuals severely injured near the Shiro Grocery Store on Sunday evening, November 17.
Incident Details
According to Grimes County Sheriff Don Sowell, deputies were dispatched around 6:30 p.m. to a travel trailer behind Shiro Grocery Store on Texas Highway 30.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male and a female victim suffering from life-threatening injuries inflicted by a machete.
Both victims were airlifted to Herman Memorial Hospital in Houston. Sheriff Sowell described their conditions as dire, stating that one victim is “critical” and the other is “in more than critical condition.”
Suspect and Circumstances
Gonzalez is alleged to have forcibly entered the trailer, where the female victim was staying with her new boyfriend and his mother.
Investigators believe Gonzalez, the ex-boyfriend of the female victim, carried out the attack in a fit of rage.
The suspect fled the scene and was last seen driving a white Mitsubishi Mirage with black rims and no hubcaps.
Call for Public Assistance
The Grimes County Sheriff’s Office is urging the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings of the suspect or his vehicle.
- Suspect Description:
- Name: Elpidio DeLeon Gonzalez
- Age: 45
- Gender: Male
- Appearance: Shoulder-length black hair, wearing all black
- Vehicle Description:
- Model: Mitsubishi Mirage
- Color: White
- Distinguishing Features: Black rims with no hubcaps, temporary license plates
How to Help
If you have any information about Gonzalez’s whereabouts, please contact:
- Grimes County Sheriff’s Office: 936-873-2151
- Or dial 9-1-1
Authorities have cautioned residents to avoid approaching Gonzalez, as he is considered dangerous. This is a developing situation, and updates will be provided as more details become available.