06/23/2026
Press Release
June 23, 2026
On Sunday, June 22, 2026, at approximately 7:13 p.m., officers with the Commerce Police Department responded to the 1300 block of Hunt Street to assist the Commerce Fire Department regarding a report of a possible gunshot victim.
Upon arrival, officers assisted the Commerce Fire Department with an adult male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel immediately rendered aid, and the victim was transported for treatment.
During the preliminary investigation, officers discovered evidence indicating that the shooting had occurred near a residence in the 1700 block of Washington Street. The area was secured, and members of the Commerce Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division responded to continue the investigation.
Investigators conducted numerous interviews, canvassed the surrounding neighborhood for witnesses and surveillance footage, processed the crime scene, and collected physical evidence relevant to the investigation.
Additionally, with the assistance of the Paris Police Department, officers located and interviewed individuals who may have information pertinent to the case. At this time, investigators continue to actively pursue all leads.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No arrests have been made at this time, and the Commerce Police Department is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information related to this case to contact the department.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Commerce Police Department at (903) 886-1139. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may provide information through Hunt County Crime Stoppers at (903) 457-2929 or online at http://www.huntcountycrimestoppers.net.
The Commerce Police Department would like to thank the Commerce Fire Department, Hunt County AMR, East Texas A&M Police Department, and the Paris Police Department for their assistance.
This investigation is ongoing, and no further information can be released at this time.
Corley Weatherford
Chief of Police