From the Tyler County Sheriff's Office:
On Wednesday, January 13th 2021, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Tyler County Deputes were responding to a stolen vehicle from Hardin County located at a residence off FM 1943 in the Fred area.
While responding, Deputes were notified of a shooting that occurred at the residence. Deputes arrived on scene and discovered a male with a gunshot wound and the shooter also with injuries. Deputes secured the scene and spoke with several witnesses, the shooter, and the individual shot.
The individual shot was taken to Beaumont hospital by ambulance and was later pronounced deceased.
Investigators were able to collect several items of evidence, including witness statements. Deputes discovered the stolen vehicle, driven by the deceased and stolen items from Jasper County and Tyler County in the vehicle.
Pending autopsy results, Investigators will be presenting the case to the Tyler County District Attorney’s Office for review. Identification of the individuals involved are not being released at this time.
