Sheriff Willis Blackwell reports that on Monday February 2, 2015 at around 515pm Sheriff’s Deputies, Kurtes Lawrence, Bradley Horton and John Pope responded to a report of a juvenile who had been shot at by an unknown person.

 

Deputies arrived on scene at a residence located on State Highway 87 South in the Shelbyville area. Deputies said that the juvenile was on his own property checking some traps and observed an unknown black male described as being tall, thin built with a bald head, wearing a long sleeved shirt and blue jeans.

 

The juvenile stated that the unknown male was about 50 yards from him and that he waved at the unknown person. The juvenile stated that the person then raised a long firearm at him and shot one time.

 

Deputies, along with Trooper Keith Jones, searched the area, but were unable to locate the person. This case is still under investigation.

 

If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office at 936-598-5600 or Center Crime Stoppers.

 

Center Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information.

 

Anyone who has information regarding this crime should call Center Crime Stoppers at 936-598-SAFE (7233) or submit a tip online at www.centercrimestoppers.com.

 

Remember, you don't have to give your name. All calls and cash rewards are completely anonymous.

 

Rewards will only be paid on tips submitted through the Center Crime Stoppers system.