Bullard man cites self-defense in deadly shooting
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) – A Longview man was shot dead Sunday evening at the home of a Bullard man.
According to a report by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 8000 block of Farm to Market Road 855 in response to a call that an individual died of apparent gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, deputies found that Tommy Peeler, 69, of Longview man dead from apparent gunshot wounds. Deputies then detained two individuals, Stephen Driskell, 54, of Bullard, and Sue Peeler, 64, of Bullard.
After interviewing the individuals, it was determined that Driskell fired his weapon in self-defense, resulting in the death on Tommy Peeler. Both individuals were then released.
The case is still under investigation and will be forwarded to the Cherokee County District Attorney’s office to be presented to a grand jury.
KCSO Investigating a Bly Mountain self-defense shooting
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – At approximately 8:45 AM on Sunday, June 12, 2022, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies along with personnel from Klamath County Fire District 5 and Bonanza Ambulance Service, were dispatched to the 5900 block of Flamingo Dr in the Bly Mountain area east of Bonanza, on a report from an individual that he’d shot someone in self-defense.
Fire personnel were first to reach the scene and began life-saving efforts on Kyle Alan Majestic Sr., 34, of the Bly Mountain area who succumbed to his injuries. Deputies questioned the responsible individual, who alleged that Majestic came at him swinging a dangerous weapon.
The incident remains under investigation and no arrests have been made. KCSO’s investigation is being assisted by the Klamath Falls Police Department, Oregon State Police, and the Klamath County District Attorney’s Office.