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Police: Suspect at large following fatal shooting, robbery

Commerce Police have marked off a possible crime scene on the campus of Lamplight Lodge Apartments in Commerce.
Kevin Jefferies
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Note: This post has been updated throughout.

4:53 p.m. - Police said that one suspect, not two, is being sought in connection with the shooting.

2:33 p.m. - Commerce Independent School District staff said that public school campuses in Commerce are under "modified lockdown," meaning that outside doors are locked and that outdoor classes and activities have been relocated indoors. Otherwise, normal class schedules are continuing. Buses will run on their usual schedule, Commerce ISD staff said.

2:04 p.m. - Commerce Police are preparing a statement regarding today's report of a fatal shooting and robbery. KETR will publish information as soon as it becomes available.

1:52 p.m. - Two suspects are at large following a home invasion, fatal shooting and robbery in the 1300 block of Moore Street, Commerce Police said.

1:36 p.m. - KETR staff report police tape marking off possible crime scene at Lamplight Lodge Apartments, 1300 Moore St. No word on whether this is related to the report of a possible shooting. The complex is one block east of the university campus.

1:31 p.m. - Commerce Police are investigating a report of a shooting near the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus. No further information is available at this time.

Mark Haslett has served at KETR since 2013. Since then, the station's news operation has enjoyed an increase in listener engagement and audience metrics, as well recognition in the Texas AP Broadcasters awards.