Longview Shooting Suspect Arrested
Posted/updated on: June 16, 2016 at 9:26 amLONGVIEW — Longview Police arrest a suspect wanted in a shooting earlier this month. According to KETK, Tyson Dixon, 22, was taken into custody for aggravated assault. According to police, on June 6th, officials received a report of gunfire near the intersection of Scenic Drive and Spring Street. Bullet casings were located at the site, but no victim was found. Officers were later notified that Victor Jessie, 21, arrived at a Longview hospital with a gunshot wound. Police confirmed Jessie was connected to the shooting on Spring Street. Police say Jessie, who sustained life-threatening injuries, was taken to the hospital by way of personal vehicle. Prior to the incident, Dixon was named as a person of interest in the connection with the August 2015 fatal shooting of Laprida Shears at Bunny’s in Tyler. Dixon was also booked on outstanding warrants. Police say he has gang ties and has since posted his $50,000 bond.