Law enforcement investigating local shooting death; suspect detained
Update: It has been confirmed by officials that the suspect has been detained. Click here to read an updated story about the incident.
Original story:
A Breckenridge man was shot and killed on South Stoker Avenue on Friday afternoon, Nov. 22. The Breckenridge Police, Stephens County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers are investigating.
Stephens County Judge Michael Roach said he pronounced the victim deceased at about 4:45 p.m. Friday afternoon. Roach was filling in for Justice of the Peace Steve Spoon, who is on vacation.
Early on Friday evening, local law enforcement were searching for the suspect. The Breckenridge Texan has reached out to officials for updates but has not heard back yet. We will update this story as more information is provided.
Cutline, top photo: Local law enforcement officers were on the scene of a deadly shooting on South Stoker Avenue Friday evening, Nov. 22. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Editor’s Note: This story was updated 7:56 p.m. to provide additional information.
