Man suspected of starting fire behind Tyler elementary school, Tyler TX


A man was seen behind an elementary school near Bonner Elementary in Tyler. He is suspected of starting a fire there. Police and fire units responded to the scene near Saunders Avenue.
Audio|Source: Smith County Sheriff, Tyler Police, and Tyler Fire
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8141. We were able to get a description from TASU. A white male with gray hair wearing a black shirt and a quick shirt and clear.
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Did they say exactly where he's at? Is he on the school property or what?
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They said he was behind the school via the retaining wall.
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321, you show me 10 a, please.
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10, 4.
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41, I'm out with him.
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And then start a fire, not good.
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Thank you.
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Somebody on Earl Street, right behind the school, I'm with (name withheld).
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I think the engine one needed to assist PD at near Saunders Ave, near Bonner Elementary.
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We have mail that started a fire.
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I'm not going to be on Earl right behind the school. Unit responding at Knowledge Carlop's Channel 4.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Saunders Ave, Tyler, TX 75702
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