by Chief of Police DeWayne Philpott
Teague Police Department responded to the 900 block of Magnolia on Saturday morning, October 19, 2024, regarding threats being made.
The people involved, two males and one female, denied any threats being made and officers left the scene.
At about 3:53 a.m., officers responded to the same location due to reports of a gunshot victim.
Currently, Teague Police are still investigating the incident.
It has been determined that the two males were involved in a verbal altercation, firearms were used, and an exchange of gun fire erupted.
Both males received gunshot wounds.
One male was flown to an area trauma center for medical treatment, where he is being treated for his wound.
The other male left the scene and has yet been questioned by police.
There are no charges being filed until police can interview all persons involved and can determine exactly what occurred during this incident.
Teague Police have concluded that this is an isolated incident related to a domestic violence situation. There is no threat to the public.
