A Blue Alert was issued for a 33-year-old man. Police say he shot a police officer multiple times in the Texas Panhandle.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 33-year-old Seth Altman.

According to DPS officials, Altman is white, 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 220 pounds. He has red or auburn hair and was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt and blue jeans.

DPS officials said Altman was last seen walking in the 200 block of South 4th Street on his way to U.S. Highway 287 in the Hall County city of Memphis, Texas, around 11:04 p.m. Thursday.

Officials said Altman was armed and dangerous. Anyone who sees him should not approach him and instead call 911.

The injured officer was taken by rescue helicopter to an Amarillo hospital. The officer’s current condition is unknown.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Hall County Sheriff’s Office at 806-259-2636.

TEXAS STATE ALERT PROGRAMS

There are eight types of alerts that can be issued for missing or endangered persons in Texas. They are listed below and contain links to a page with more information.