JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - A Jacksonville police officer was shot twice while trying to take cover in a confrontation with a wanted suspect on Sunday.

The Jacksonville Police Department held a briefing on the second day of a manhunt for the suspect, Bobby Michael Dennis, 64.

The reward for information leading to Dennis’ arrest has been increased to $21,000.

Police Chief Steven Markasky said the officer was patrolling the 1100 block of Churchill Street when she saw Dennis, who had outstanding warrants in Cherokee County for obstruction and retaliation, standing outside of his home. According to Chief Markasky, law enforcement has been looking for Dennis since early October.

The officer approached Dennis, calling out to him as “Mr. Dennis” and asked him to come to her when he moved beh

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