Man accused of shooting Memphis police chief ruled incompetent

MEMPHIS — Seth Altman, the man accused of shooting Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant and evading authorities for over three weeks, was recently ruled incompetent to

stand trial.

According to court records, a Hall County judge additionally found Altman “a danger to others and public safety.”

Under Texas law, a person is incompetent to stand trial if they do not have sufficient present ability to consult …