Texarkana Police Seaching For Man Suspected in Shooting Tuesday Night

Texarkana Police are investigating and looking for a suspect in a shooting that took place last night Tuesday, March 12.

According to the Texarkana Texas Police Department Facebook page,

The police received a call at around 8:25 PM about a shooting that took place at an apartment complex located at the 1600 block of Allen Lane in Texarkana.

Shooting in Texarkana Tuesday Evening March 12

The victim, a 22-year-old man was shot in the arm and hip as he and his girlfriend were walking towards the apartment complex's trash dumpster.

 He told us that he and his girlfriend were taking the trash out to the dumpster when Reginald "Macho" Sirls approached him and immediately started shooting at him without saying a word.

After shooting Sirls ran away on foot. That is when the girlfriend was able to call 911. Police say the victim confirms he knew Sirls and considered him a friend.

The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment where thankfully, it looks like his injuries are not life-threatening.

Warrant Has Been Issued For Aggravated Assault with deadly Weapon

The detectives were able to quickly get a felony warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Now police are looking for 17-year-old Reginald 'Macho' Sirls.

If you see him or know where Sirls is located, please call the Texarkana Texas Police Department at (903) 798-3116. You can also call Texarkana Area Crime Stoppers at 903-793-STOP  if you would like to stay anonymous.

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