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Ector Co. man charged with murder after argument ends in shooting

The victim was found with a gunshot wound to his chest.

ECTOR COUNTY, Texas — An Ector County man is in jail following a shooting Wednesday evening.

The Ector County Sheriff's Office responded to the 300 block of North Yealonda in regards to a gunshot victim.

When they arrived, officers found several people outside the residence.

A deputy who secured the scene located a handgun believed to have been used and was told the victim inside the house.

The victim, a 38 year old man whose identity has not been released, was located in the kitchen of the house with a gunshot wound to his chest. Two women were assisting the victim.

When paramedics arrived at the scene the victim was unresponsive.

Investigation found a verbal argument had turned physical and resulted in a gunshot.

Dalton Lee Gilcrease, 22, was taken into custody and has been charged with murder.

Credit: ECSO

The investigation is still ongoing. Gilcrease's bond has been set at $200,000.

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