Thursday, December 18, 2014

TX Weather Forecaster Shot In TV Station Parking Lot

Patrick Crawford
UPDATE 12/18/14 2PM:  The search continued Thursday for the man who shot KCEN-HD Meteorologist Patrick Crawford.

He was shot multiple times in the parking lot of the KCEN studios, NEAR tEMPLE, TxWednesday morning.  He remains in the hospital in stable condition.

The lead investigator with the Texas Rangers tells KCEN they have little go on as they search for the gunman.

Patrick was shot in the stomach, the shoulder and a bullet grazed his head.  Investigators say he managed to get in his car and speed off as the man continued shooting at him.

He crashed his car near some construction workers along I-35 who pulled Patrick out of the car to help him.  Investigators say his ability to get in his car and drive off likely saved his life.

The shooter is described as a white or hispanic man in his mid-30s with a receding hairline.  He was wearing a black hoody and dark jeans.

The man is considered armed and dangerous.

Crawford was taken to Scott and White Memorial Hospital in Temple, where he was underwent surgery late Wednesday morning.

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