2 Teenagers Shot Outside Tyler Club

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Two 14-year-old victims were shot, one in the leg and one in the arm, in an incident reported at 9:03 p.m. on Wednesday night in front of the Banana Tree Club in Tyler, Texas. The suspect vehicle is described as a white car that fled the scene heading west on Bow Street, but no suspect has been detained so far.

Why it matters

Gun violence involving minors is a serious concern in the Tyler community, raising questions about public safety, youth outreach programs, and the need for stronger gun control measures.

The details

According to Tyler Police PIO Andy Erbaugh, officers responded to a call of an aggravated assault in the 1000 block of W. Gentry Street. The two 14-year-old victims were transported for medical care, one with multiple gunshot wounds to the leg and the other with a single gunshot wound to the arm. Detectives and crime scene investigators are currently on the scene investigating the incident.

• The incident was reported to police at 9:03 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

What’s next

Detectives are searching for the suspect vehicle, described as a white car that fled westbound on Bow Street. No suspect has been detained at this time, and the investigation is ongoing.