Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting Posted in Ennis, Headline on August 23, 2016 by Staff Report Photo by Ellis County Sheriff's Office ENNIS — The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting stemming from an altercation between two former roommates.The incident occurred on the night of Saturday, August 20 in the 4100 block of Spur 469 in Ennis, where a 29-year-old man, identified as Eric Minter, was reported shot. Minter was transported to Ennis Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Jackie Miller Jr. ordered the body taken to the Dallas County medical examiner’s office, with preliminary autopsy results indicating that Minter died as a result of a single gunshot.No charges have been filed at this time as a claim of self-defense is being investigated. A weapon was recovered during execution of a search warrant.Additional information is not available pending the conclusion of the investigation. You may also be interested in readingEnnis police investigating homicide after finding burnt bodyManhunt in Ennis after shots fired at policeEnnis Regional Medical Center to discontinue obstetrics servicesAlleged gunman in critical condition after Ennis officer opens fireUPDATED: Walmart parking lot shooting suspect in custodyDeath of man in Ennis PD custody under investigationEnnis States Significant Issues for Police Chief and City Manager DepartureSuspect shot and killed after ramming Ennis policePHOTOS: Homes in Ennis damaged by fallen tree Saturday morningPresident finally orders flags at half-staff to honor Chattanooga victims ← Arrest made in hit-and-run death of 53-year-old maleSuspects sought in multiple aggravated robberies → Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
