LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A 78-year-old man is in jail after admitting to shooting and killing a 37-year-old man.
According to the Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office, the department received a report of gunfire at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday on the 1600 block of 126th St.
78-year-old man arrested following deadly shooting in south Lubbock(KCBD, Julio Iglesias)
78-year-old man arrested following deadly shooting in south Lubbock(KCBD, Julio Iglesias)
Michael Vernie Owens made the call and said he shot and killed Michael Joseph Owens. Deputies arrived at the location and found Michael Joseph Owens with a fatal gunshot wound.
Michael Vernie Owens remained on the scene and was arrested on a murder warrant. LCSO said the investigation is now being conducted by the Lubbock Metropolitan Special Crimes Unit.
Michael Vernie Owens is currently in the Lubbock County Detention Center.
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