Update: Fatal Shooting In Newton County

The Newton County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of a fatal shooting victim. 40-year

old Matthew Scott Mason was shot at a residence off of FM 2626 just before midnight

Wednesday. Mason was shot in the shoulder. The bullet exited the should and entered his upper

body. He 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 investigation is ongoing.


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