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Texas DPS Issues Blue Alert for Bobby Dennis, Wanted Accused of Injuring Officer in Jacksonville

Authorities warn Bobby Dennis, 64, remains armed and dangerous after shooting a Jacksonville officer and K-9, prompting a statewide Blue Alert for his capture.

  • On Nov. 2, the Texas Department of Public Safety issued a Blue Alert for Bobby Michael Dennis, 64, wanted in connection with a Jacksonville officer shooting.
  • Police say Bobby Michael Dennis, 64, allegedly shot a Jacksonville Police Department officer around 4:41 p.m. Sunday, injured a K-9 unit, and is armed with a rifle, authorities say.
  • The wounded officer was airlifted to a Tyler hospital and was last reported stable, while the injured K-9 is being treated at a Tyler-area emergency vet.
  • Jacksonville Police warned residents near Benson Memorial and the 1100 block of Churchill to stay inside and lock doors, while Tyler Police and other agencies set up roadblocks; authorities advised calling 911 and not approaching Dennis.
  • Police say Dennis remained at large Monday morning, described as 5'9", 152 pounds, last seen near the 920 Block of Benson St wearing all black and possibly driving a gray 2012 GMC Sierra with Texas plate TRW3919.
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KYTX broke the news in on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
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