Seth Altman (Photo: Tarrant County Jail)
FORT WORTH, Texas - A man wanted for shooting a Texas police officer and prompting a Blue Alert has been arrested in North Texas.
Seth Altman was arrested in Fort Worth on Friday, according to online police records.
Circumstances surrounding his capture were not immediately clear, but online records show police investigated a report of a wanted person near the Union Gospel Mission Shelter in the 1300 block of E Lancaster Avenue.
Fort Worth police confirm Altman was taken into custody without incident.
Blue Alert: Man wanted for shooting Texas police officer
A Blue Alert was issued early Friday morning for a man suspected of shooting a police officer in the Texas Panhandle.
Altman had been on the 10 Texas Most Wanted Fugitives List after being accused of shooting a Memphis, Texas, police officer on October 3. That officer was taken to the hospital in critical condition but was released a few days later.
A Blue Alert was sent out in the early morning hours of Oct. 4, prompting a slew of complaints to the FCC.
Although Altman hadn't been caught yet, the alter was canceled on Oct. 16.
Altman was booked into the Tarrant County Jail. He faces a charge of attempted capital murder of a police officer and is being held on a $1 million bond.
What is a Blue Alert?
Much of Texas was awakened by a Blue Alert on Friday morning leaving many wondering, what is a Blue Alert?
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.