Tyler PD Issues Amber Alert; Woman Killed

TYLER — The Tyler Police Department has secured an arrest warrant for Capital Murder on James W. Calvert. The warrant was issued by Judge Jack Skeen. Bond has been set at $2,000,000. A 24 hour hot line has been set up at the Tyler Police Department Command Post. The number to call with information on James Calvert is 903-595-7220. If the line is busy, you’re asked to call the main communications line at 903-531-1000.

Earlier, Tyler police issued an Amber Alert and began investigating the death of a woman after a child was abducted. On Wednesday at around 12:10 p.m. the Tyler Police Department received a call of a shooting in the 3300 block of Bain Place. Upon arrival officers learned that the 41-year-old Calvert, of Tyler, had allegedly shot his ex-wife to death and abducted their 4-year-old child, Lucas Calvert. Police identify the victim as 30-year-old Jelena Radobanovic Sriraman.

Officers and investigators are searching for Lucas Calvert. He is white, about 3 feet tall, and weighs about 30-40 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue long sleeved sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. Police also seek James Calvert, who is 5’9″ and weighs 185 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He is believed to be in a 2000 Buick LeSabre 4 door, gray or silver in color, bearing Texas license plate DP4-G858. James Calvert is considered armed and dangerous.