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Quick Arrest Made in Texarkana Apartment Shooting

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 5:34 AM

Texarkana, Texas, police say a man is in custody after a shooting Sunday at the Sunset Apartments.

Texarkana, Texas, police say a man is in custody after a shooting Sunday at the Sunset Apartments.

Officers responded around 3:45 p.m. to multiple 911 calls and found a 34-year-old man with several gunshot wounds. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, and he was taken to Christus St. Michael for treatment.

Investigators identified 24-year-old Jack Nelson as the suspect. After briefly evading officers, Nelson later turned himself in and was booked into the Bi-State Jail on a charge of aggravated assault. His bond is set at $100,000.

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Quick Arrest Made in Texarkana Apartment Shooting

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