Seth Altman, 33-year-old, has been implicated in the shooting of Memphis police Chief Fex Plant. Altman has now been added to the Texas Department of Public Safety’s DPS Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List as a statewide manhunt is currently underway. A Blue Alert has also gone out with the intention of accelerating his capture. Texas DPS and the FBI announced significant rewards for any information that results in the capture of Altman.
Who is Seth Altman?
Seth Altman is 33 years, 6 feet 2 inches tall and approximately 220 pounds. He has auburn or brown hair, blue eyes, and wears glasses. Last seen wearing a blue T-shirt and blue jeans in Memphis, Texas, a small town about 80 miles south of Amarillo.
Police advise all citizens to steer clear of Altman, who is considered “armed and dangerous.” Anyone who sees him should call 9-1-1 without delay.
Seth Altman’s Criminal Background
This most recent crime is not Altman’s first. He has also been indicted for the following crimes:
Assault causing bodily injury to a family member
Burglary of vehicles
Evading arrest
Criminal trespass
These are a long litany of offenses on one profile, showing quite an alarming pattern of violent behavior regarding how big a threat he is to law enforcement and the community.
Blue Alert: What Was the Reason?
A Blue Alert was issued after Altman reportedly shot Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant on Thursday night. The police were serving Altman with a warrant for burglary charges when the shooting happened. Chief Plant was shot several times, and his condition is not currently known. Due to this incident, an arrest warrant has been issued against Altman for attempted capital murder of a peace officer.
The National Blue Alert Act of 2013 is an early warning system for the public to quickly apprehend individuals involved in either killing a law enforcement officer or causing serious injury to a law enforcement officer. This program is modelled after AMBER Alerts and was initiated in 2008 with the primary objective of quickly identifying a suspect through disseminating critical information to the wider public.
Criteria for Issuing a Blue Alert
A Blue Alert can only be issued when the following criteria are determined to have occurred:
- A law enforcement officer has been killed or seriously injured.
- The suspect should pose a danger to the public safety and to law enforcement.
- There should be sufficient information about the suspect that authorities can publish either a description of a vehicle or a license plate number.
- Activating the Blue Alert by way of recommendation of the investigating agency has to be made through the Texas DPS.
Statewide Manhunt and Rewards
Efforts by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the FBI to find Altman have been amped up with offers of rewards for information leading to his arrest. Texas DPS is offering a reward of as high as $10,000 while the FBI has chipped in another $5,000. At this point, there is no good information on the whereabouts of Altman although speculation has thrown up the possibility of links with Childress, Texas.
The continuous search has come to both state and federal authorities. Altman’s placing on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List underlines the gravity of his offenses and the urgency of his capture.
FAQs
1. Who is Seth Altman?
Seth Altman is a man, age 33 years recorded under the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List. He is wanted for shooting Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant.
2. What are the charges facing Seth Altman?
Altman faces charges of attempted capital murder of a peace officer, aside from some other earlier ones like burglary, assault causing bodily injury, and evading arrest.
3. What is a Blue Alert?
It is issued when a law enforcement officer has been killed or seriously injured, and when it’s believed a suspect poses a significant threat to the public.
4. What should I do if I see Seth Altman?
If you see Seth Altman, do not approach him. Immediately call 911. He is considered armed and dangerous.
