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IN CUSTODY: Williams Turns Himself In To Authorities

SATURDAY UPDATE: Christopher Williams peacefully turned himself in to authorities on Saturday morning, March 4 after evading arrest since Thursday afternoon in Delta County when he assaulted his girlfriend and fled law enforcement. At this time Delta County Sheriff's Office does not have any further information on the .22 rifle Williams fled with on Thursday. Williams has been charged with felony Assault and Evading Detention and is currently in the Delta County Jail.

FRIDAY UPDATE: Chris Williams is wanted and is still at large Friday, March 3, after assaulting his girlfriend and fleeing law enforcement. He has been charged with multiple charges including felony Assault and for Evading Detention.

UPDATE: A manhunt spanning from 4:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, March 2, ceased at approximately 10:20 p.m.  as a lone reportedly armed suspect continues to evade law enforcement in Delta County.

Delta County Sheriff Ricky Smith said they are searching for Chris Williams, a white male, 42 years old, who assaulted his girlfriend while in a vehicle, and he fled on foot with a .22 rifle and cell phones into the woods near State Highway 154 and FM 1529. Texas Department of Corrections tracking dogs chased him along Big Creek area toward Cooper. It is a tentative belief he fled towards the apartments in Cooper. However law enforcement were unable to locate him. 

Williams, a repeat offender, is considered dangerous as he was said to have stated he “won’t be taken alive,” upon fleeing. A perimeter was set up with DPS troopers, State Park Patrols, DPS helicopters and tracking dogs along with several units from Delta County Sheriff’s office.

Chris Williams is described as white, 6 foot tall 42 year old male, slender build with brown hair and possibly a mustache. Citizens are urged not to open their doors but to contact the Delta County Sheriff’s office at 903.395.2146.