Man Shot By Gladewater Officer Sentenced

Matthew Murchison
Gregg County Jail

A 29-year-old Gilmer man has reached a plea bargain with Gregg County prosecutors in connection with an incident where he was shot and wounded by a Gladewater Police Officer. Matthew B.Murchison had allegedly run toward a police officer and was shot when he reached into his waistband and made it look like he had a gun. He was sentenced to six years in prison.