Texarkana Homicide Under Investigation

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 5:50 AM

The Texarkana, Texas Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that claimed the life of a 19-year-old man.

Police say officers responded to reports of gunfire around 10 o’clock last night in the 400 block of Blanton Street. They found the man lying in the front yard of a residence with gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

No arrests have been made, and detectives are continuing to investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call Texarkana police at 903-798-3116 or Crime Stoppers at 903-793-STOP. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at P-3-tips-dot-com.

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Texarkana Homicide Under Investigation

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