PA Police search for man who fired shotgun blast, injured 3

PORT ARTHUR - Port Arthur Police are searching for a man stepped out of a car and fired a shotgun blast at three people walking near an apartment complex.

Two of the victims received superficial wounds and didn't need medical attention. The third victim was taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound to the leg.

Witnesses say the attacker got out of a dark colored passenger car at 15th Street and Dewalt Avenue while they were walking near Carver Terrace Apartments at about 4:50 p.m. Monday. The man fired several rounds from a shotgun. They ran and were struck by pellets from the blast. The victims identified the suspect.

Shortly before 7 p.m. police received a call about a man with a gun at Southwood Crossing, 3901 Highway 73. By the time officers arrived the man had left. Police found the shotgun they believe was used in the shooting inside an apartment.

If you have information about the shooting call Port Arthur Police or EasTex Crime Stoppers at 724-TIPS.