SWEETWATER, Texas — UPDATE: James Hearin was found in Mitchell County and led Mitchell County Sheriff's Office deputies on a pursuit.
He was arrested and taken to a hospital, where he was reportedly listed in stable condition.
The Sweetwater Police Department said the case has been referred to the Texas Rangers for investigation.
ORIGINAL STORY: Sweetwater Police are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of a man who is possibly injured and wanted by law enforcement.
According to a release from the Sweetwater Police Department, at approximately 9 a.m. Thursday, an SPD officer conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of Hill Street.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as James Hearin, 41, of Sweetwater. According to police, Hearin had an active warrant from the 32nd Judicial District Court for possession of a controlled substance Penalty Group 1, as well as a warrant from the State of Texas Board of Pardon and Parole.
Circumstances around the traffic stop and an escalation of the situation resulted in an officer firing his weapon, the release said.
Hearin left the scene and led law enforcement in a high-speed pursuit throughout Nolan County.
At this time, the Sweetwater PD said Hearin is at-large and possibly injured.
Anyone with information on his location is asked to contact the Sweetwater Police Department at 325-236- 6686; or Nolan County Crime Stoppers at 325-235-TIPS and can remain anonymous.
