Fatal Shooting In Newton County

In Newton County, the sheriff’s office is investigating a deadly shooting. A man was shot

just before midnight last night at a residence on FM 2626 in Newton. The victim was shot

in the left shoulder. The bullet exited the shoulder and entered his upper body. The victim was

transported to Jasper Memorial Hospital where he died. The shooter is cooperating with

investigators. An arrest has not been made at this time as the shooting is still under investigation.


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