SHOOTING OF POLICE CHIEF PROMPTS BLUE ALERT

Man accused of shooting Texas police chief prompting Blue Alert arrested in Fort Worth

According to judicial records, Seth Altman, 33, was arrested and booked into the Fort Worth Jail for attempted capital murder of a police officer.

 

By Reagan Roy  

NewsWest 9

Oct 25, 2024

 

(L) Seth Altman driver's license photo; (R) Photo of Seth Altman taken Oct. 3, 2024

 

FORT WORTH, Texas — A man who is accused of shooting a Texas police chief earlier this month has been arrested in Fort Worth. 

According to judicial records, Seth Altman, 33, was arrested and booked into the Fort Worth Jail for attempted capital murder of a police officer.

The Fort Worth Police Department says Altman was taken into custody just before 5 p.m., Friday, near 1300 E. Lancaster Ave.

"The arrest was made without incident, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the FWPD and additional law enforcement agencies," the FWPD said in a statement via X. 

He was later transferred to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office, where he is currently in custody. 

Altman was wanted in connection with the shooting of Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant that took place in Hall County, just southeast of Amarillo, around 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, as he and another officer tried to arrest Altman on a burglary charge. 

Officials say Altman shot Chief Plant then ran away from the scene which prompted the Texas Department of Public Safety to issue a Blue Alert. Chief Plant was flown to a Lubbock hospital for treatment. Altman who was considered armed and dangerous, was then added to the Texas Most Wanted Fugitives List.

The Blue Alert was discontinued on Oct. 17, but authorities were still actively searching for Altman.

"This successful operation underscores the commitment of Texas law enforcement to pursue and apprehend fugitives who pose a threat to public safety," the FWPD said. "The Fort Worth Police Department remains dedicated to ensuring community safety and will continue to collaborate with state and local partners to deliver justice."