Texas Governor Offers Reward for Man Wanted in Police Shooting

The hunt for an East Texas man wanted for his involvement in the Sunday afternoon shooting of a Jacksonville Police Officer and K-9 continues.

Description of the Suspect

The suspect, Bobby Michael Dennis, 64, is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing 152 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He has a tattoo on his upper right arm, scars on his left elbow, right shoulder, and near his right eye. The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. He may have the rifle that was allegedly used in the commission of this crime.

Texas Governor Issues Large Reward

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Bobby Dennis. Yesterday, warrants were issued by the Jacksonville Police Department for Dennis’ arrest for Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant and Interference with a Police Service Animal. The Texas Department of Public Safety has added Dennis to their 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List.

"Attacks on our men and women in uniform must stop," said Governor Abbott. "Our law enforcement officers who selflessly risk their lives every day to serve and protect must know they will always have the full support of the State of Texas. Anyone with information relating to this heinous crime is strongly urged to call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline or submit an anonymous tip online. Texas is a law-and-order state, and the dangerous criminal who attacked a Jacksonville Police Officer and their K-9 will experience the full weight of justice brought against him."

To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters must provide information using one of the following methods:

Call the Texas Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477)
Submit a web tip through the Texas 10 Most Wanted website
Submit a tip online

All tips are guaranteed anonymous by law, regardless of how they are submitted, and tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name. Fugitives should be considered armed and dangerous. You should never try to apprehend a fugitive.