LOCKHART, Texas — Lockhart police and the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office are searching for a man wanted in connection to the shooting of a teenager.
According to police, the incident occurred Friday night in the vicinity of Maple Street and Mockingbird Lane in Lockhart.
A 15-year-old boy was reportedly wounded and transported to Seton Kyle with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect has been identified as Isidro Navarette, a man in his 40s with a medium build who was seen wearing a camo jacket. According to police, he was last seen in the area of South Highway 130 and FM 2001.
Lockhart Junior High School was placed on lockout on Friday during the incident.
Navarette is wanted on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Police said a handgun allegedly tossed out by Navarette has been recovered. The firearm was reported stolen.
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The search for Navarette is ongoing, though police do say this is an isolated incident.
Police are asking that residents in the area lock doors, secure windows and notify your local law enforcement agency if you see a suspicious person on your property.
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