East Texas police say they are searching for a man who allegedly shot an officer Sunday afternoon.

According to the Jacksonville Police Department, the officer was on duty when they suffered a gunshot wound during an encounter with a suspect around 4:41 p.m. The officer had surgery, which JPD said was successful, and is in stable condition.

A Blue Alert was issued in Texas for 64-year-old Bobby Michael Dennis. He is armed with a rifle and is considered dangerous, police said.

Bobby Michael Dennis, 64. Jacksonville Police Department

Police said Dennis was last seen wearing a black jacket and all black clothing. He is described as a 5-foot-9 Black man with black hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen Sunday in the 920 Block of Benson St. in Jacksonville.

Dennis was driving a gray 2012

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