The Longview Police Department is actively investigating a shooting which occurred at 3354 Gilmer Rd. Longview TX around 9:54 a.m. on May 10, 2017. The incident resulted in Cody Joshua Blood, 23 years of age, of Longview, being hospitalized with a gunshot wound. The other party Robert Lee Walton Jr. 40 years of age was questioned and released.

Both parties in this incident were driving on Hawkins Pkwy. Their actions, while driving resulted in an altercation that resulted in an unfortunate series of events. Road rage is the underlying cause of this shooting.

Investigators are still conducting interviews and reviewing evidence. When the investigation is complete it will be presented to the Gregg County District Attorney. At this point in the investigation, detectives are filing charges of aggravated assault.