The Lufkin Police Department is currently investigating an overnight shooting incident that occurred in the 2200 block of North Raguet Street. A local man, whose identity is being withheld at this time, was hospitalized after being struck by a stray bullet.
The incident is believed to be a result of celebratory gunfire at midnight. The victim was transported to a hospital in Tyler, where he is receiving medical attention. As of 11:45 a.m. on Monday, the man remains hospitalized, and his condition has not been disclosed.
The investigation is ongoing.
UPDATE:
The victim in the New Year’s morning shooting is identified as Danny McKenna, 67, of Nacogdoches.
McKenna remained in a Tyler-area hospital in critical but stable condition as of this morning.
McKenna was struck by a stray bullet from a nearby home while attending a family member’s New Year’s Eve party in the 2200 block of North Raguet Street just after midnight yesterday.
McKenna went by ambulance to a local hospital where he was later transferred to Tyler for a higher level of care.
Detectives are continuing the investigation into what occurred.
