PARKER — Parker Police reported they have captured a man sought in an early morning shooting Monday.

Chief Dennes Hutto said police had been searching for Larry Sims since the shooting at 631 C East Street in the city, across from Parker Elementary School. The shooting victim was taken to Bay Medical Center, where she was listed in stable condition.

Hutto said Sims arrived at the residence this morning and a fight broke out as he tried to force his girlfriend and three small children into a car.

That caught the attention of a passing Parker Police sergeant. Upon seeing the officer the victim, Sims' girlfriend, broke away and ran toward the officer yelling for help. Sims then shot her three times and fled. The bicycle police said he stole was later found abandoned in Springfield.

Hutto said two small children ran from the vehicle to the sergeant and another child was located inside. The victim was transported to Bay Medical where she is in stable condition.

Sims managed to get away and head toward the nearby Walmart, where Hutto said he stole a bike. Police considered him "somewhat dangerous" because of his criminal history and erratic behavior. There are active warrants for his arrest. He does not live at the Parker address and is known to frequent the Millville area.

As a precaution, there will be extra security around Parker Elementary School today, though school will remain in session.