KERR COUNTY, Texas — A man is facing a charge of murder in the shooting death of his roommate Sunday in Kerr County.
Kerr County Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened in the 200 block of Beaver Road in Ingram, Texas, around noon Sunday.
Investigators said an argument began that morning that escalated into a physical fight. Brad Rick Way, 52, is accused of shooting and killing Dennis Allen Crawford, Jr., 57. Both men are from Ingram.
Officials said Crawford was shot with one bullet at close range. He was pronounced dead on the scene. It is believed that alcohol was involved in the conflict, officials said.
The Texas Rangers assisted with the investigation and forensic processing of the scene.
“We are saddened by this senseless loss of life in our county,” said Sheriff Larry Leitha. “All too often, disagreements escalate and spin out of control. In this case, either party could have walked away and diffused the situation before lethal force was used. This outcome did not need to happen. We offer our condolences to the families involved and thank the Texas Rangers for their assistance in evidence gathering and investigation.”
