Officers went to Covenant Hospital in the 2600 block of Dimmitt Road at about 10:58 a.m. After emergency room staff reported that a man had arrived with a gunshot wound, according to the Plainview Police Department. Investigators determined the shooting allegedly happened in the 2800 block of Houston Street.
Police said the victim had been threatened before the suspect allegedly fired two handgun rounds, hitting him once. Police did not release the victim's condition.
Gonzales left the scene in a Chevrolet Tahoe, which police have since recovered. He is still on the run. Police describe him as 5 feet, 10 inches tall and about 225 pounds, with brown hair, hazel eyes and a large neck tattoo. He may be armed, police said, and people should not approach him or try to apprehend him. Anyone with information about his whereabouts or the shooting can call 911 or reach Detective Nieto or Capt. Balderas through Plainview police dispatch at 806-296-1182.