Authorities in Cherokee County, Texas, are actively searching for Andrew Morgan, a 39-year-old man from Jacksonville, who is considered armed and dangerous. The manhunt follows a tense standoff that occurred late Thursday night in the area of County Road 1628, located between Jacksonville and Rusk. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, a regional SWAT team attempted to serve arrest warrants on Morgan when he fled into his home, triggering the confrontation. Following the standoff, SWAT members executed a search warrant and thoroughly cleared the residence, but Morgan was not located inside the structure. As of Friday, law enforcement officers are continuing active searches for the suspect in the surrounding area. The sheriff’s office has issued a public safety warning, advising residents not to approach Morgan or attempt to apprehend him due to the significant danger he poses. Investigators are urging anyone with information regarding Morgan’s whereabouts to contact the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office or their local law enforcement agency immediately. The case remains open as authorities work to locate the suspect and ensure community safety. Morgan is currently at large, and the investigation is ongoing.