A 5-year-old child remains in critical condition following a shooting at the Victory Park Apartments in Tyler, Texas, on Thursday night. According to the Tyler Police Department, officers responded to the scene around 10:45 p.m. after reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered the young victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The child was initially transported to a local medical facility before being airlifted to a Dallas hospital for specialized care. While authorities have not released an official update regarding the minor’s medical status, the child’s mother publicly stated that her son is alive and fighting for recovery. Investigators processing the scene recovered multiple shell casings, and no other injuries have been reported. Police have identified an armed and dangerous suspect who remains at large and are actively searching for the individual responsible for the attack. The Tyler Police Department is leading the investigation and has not provided a specific public tip line number in this report. Detectives continue to canvass the neighborhood, review available surveillance footage, and interview witnesses to identify the shooter. Authorities emphasize that the suspect should be considered extremely dangerous and advise the public to exercise caution. Residents and community members with any information regarding the shooting or the suspect’s whereabouts are urged to contact the Tyler Police Department directly to assist with the ongoing case.