CLEVELAND (WBAP/KLIF News) – Authorities in Liberty County are searching for the suspect accused of shooting four people, including a sheriff’s deputy, Wednesday morning.
Police said 65-year-old Pavol Vido allegedly shot a woman at the B Dependable plumbing business in Cleveland, then shot two other men who walked in after the murder.
Investigators said he then shot Deputy Richard Whitten, in the neck outside the Big Thicket Veterinary Clinic before taking off. Whitten is said to be in stable condition.
No word on the condition of the two other victims.
Vido is considered armed and dangerous.
Cleveland is about 53 miles northeast of Houston.
#WANTED Pavol Vido by the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office. Vido is possibly driving a white Mercury Grand Marquis, Texas license plate FGZ7180. Vido is suspected of shooting a Liberty County Deputy this morning near Cleveland, Texas. #HouNews #SETXnews pic.twitter.com/BBU0miqrWq
— FBI Houston (@FBIHouston) May 29, 2019
GUNFIRE EXCHANGED – A deputy was shot outside the Big Thicket Veterinary Clinic near Cleveland , Texas. The suspect has been identified as 65 year old Pavol Vido. Details -> https://t.co/Pr9mKuWcJB. #abc13 #BREAKING #hounews pic.twitter.com/81lqVT0TSN
— Steve Campion (@SteveABC13) May 29, 2019
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