Police are hunting for this dangerous fugitive – and you should know exactly what he looks like before you step out of the house. Especially if you live in Texas.
At a glance:
- Seth Altman, 33, is wanted for allegedly shooting Memphis, Texas, Police Chief Rex Plant while officers were serving a burglary warrant. Altman is considered armed and dangerous.
- A Blue Alert was issued across Texas, warning residents of the fugitive’s potential danger and advising them not to approach him.
- Altman has a history of criminal offenses, including assault and burglary, and is now on Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List with a combined reward of $15,000 for his capture.
Seth Altman, a 33-year-old fugitive, has gained widespread attention across Texas after allegedly shooting Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant. The shooting occurred late Thursday night while officers were delivering a burglary warrant to Altman’s residence. After firing multiple shots at Chief Plant, Altman fled the scene, leading to the issuance of an arrest warrant for attempted capital murder of a peace officer.
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The incident resulted in a Blue Alert being sent out statewide early Friday morning. Blue Alerts are emergency notifications aimed at informing the public about suspects who pose a severe threat to law enforcement officers and the public. The alerts urged residents not to approach Altman, as he is considered armed and dangerous.
Altman is now on Texas’ Department of Public Safety’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List, and there are substantial rewards for his capture. The Texas DPS is offering a $10,000 reward, while the FBI has added a $5,000 reward, bringing the total to $15,000 for information leading to Altman’s arrest. Altman is described as a white male, standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 220 pounds, with brown or auburn hair and blue eyes. He is known to wear glasses and may have connections to the Childress area.
Altman has a prior criminal record that includes charges for assault, evading arrest, criminal trespass, and burglary. These offenses add to his current charges, highlighting his history of violent behavior and disregard for the law.
Despite the Blue Alert’s intention to aid in Altman’s capture, it has sparked controversy among Texas residents. Many were frustrated by being woken up early in the morning, questioning why the alert was sent statewide rather than targeted more locally. Social media platforms were flooded with complaints about the timing and necessity of the alert, with some arguing that it disrupted sleep across the state for an event that occurred hours earlier.
Altman remains at large, and authorities continue to advise anyone who sees him to call 911 immediately and not attempt to approach him. As of Friday morning, Altman had not been apprehended, and law enforcement agencies continue to search for him.
