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Information Needed in Shooting of 5-Year-Old Child
May 30, 2026

STATUS: OPEN

On May 29th at approximately 10:45pm, Tyler Police Officers responded to a shooting at the apartment complex located at 2700 N. Grand Ave. Upon arrival officers discovered a 5-year-old child was shot. The child was taken to a local hospital, flown to Dallas and is in critical condition.

Multiple shell casings were located but no other people were injured. The investigation is ongoing. The suspect is still at large and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Tyler-Smith County Crime Stoppers has designated this case as our CRIME OF THE WEEK and is DOUBLING the reward to up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Tips MUST be submitted directly to Tyler-Smith County Crime Stoppers to qualify for a reward, and the information must lead to the arrest of a suspect.

903-597-CUFF (2833)
P3 Tips App
CUFF903.org

 

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Deadly Shooting at Club Exotic
March 22, 2026

STATUS: ARRESTED
On March 22, 2026, at approximately 1:45 am, deputies were dispatched to a deadly conduct at Club Exotic located at 11840 Hwy 64 W in Tyler. It was reported that there were multiple gunshot victims at the location. Deputies were also informed the suspect left the location in a vehicle.

Upon arrival of deputies, two deceased (male) gunshot victims were located in the parking lot. A third (female) victim was located inside of the club with a gunshot wound to the leg. A tourniquet was applied by deputies and the victim was transported to UT Main by UT EMS with non-life-threatening injuries. It was then learned that a fourth (female) victim had arrived at Christus by personal vehicle with a gunshot wound to the leg. The latest information received about this victim was that she was in surgery with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.

A crime scene was established at which time the criminal investigation division and crime scene unit responded. It is possible that other shooters may be involved. Smith County Investigators have identified at least one suspect.

This investigation is ongoing and more information will be released as it becomes available.

For a cash reward of up to $1,000, tips can be submitted 100% anonymously to Tyler-Smith County Crime Stoppers by calling 903-597-CUFF (2833), through the P3 Tips app (available on Android and Apple), or online at CUFF903.org. Tips must be submitted through Crime Stoppers to be eligible for a reward.

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Wanted Suspect
March 13, 2026

STATUS: ARRESTED

ARMED AND DANGEROUS USE EXTREME CAUTION

 

LEWIS,KENUS ROCHAD BM 8/7/99

AGG ASSAULT DEADLY WEAPON F2 

UNLAWFUL POSS FIREARM BY FELON F3 

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Valley Blues Club Shooting
December 28, 2025

STATUS: ARRESTED

On December 28th, 2025, at approximately 02:40 AM, a shooting occurred at 5222 County Road 486, Valley Blues Club, Tyler, Texas 75706, in Smith County. During the shooting multiple people fired shots and exchanged gun fire with each other. Two subjects were shot; one was killed and the other was wounded and taken to the hospital. If you have any information, please contact Tyler-Smith County Crime Stoppers. A CASH reward will be offered for the tip that leads to arrest and conviction. 

Hotline - 903-597-CUFF (2833) 

TSCCS Website - cuff903.org (find this crime under our CRIME OF THE WEEK)

P3 Tips - p3tips.com (anonymous reporting platform)

P3 Tips App (Available on Android and Apple phones)

Smith County Detective Point of Contact:

Detective Tanner Grantham (D32)

Email: tgrantham@smith-county.com

Office: 903-590-2977

Work Cell: 903-262-8876

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