Matthew Scott Mason, a 40-year-old white male from Newton, Texas, was fatally shot on December 11, 2019. The incident occurred at a residence off FM 2626 in Newton. According to reports, the Newton County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call around 8 p.m. regarding a man being shot. Upon arrival, deputies found Mason with a gunshot wound on his left arm.
He was transported to Jasper Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead as a result of the gunshot wound.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Mason was shot on the shooter's property following a hostile confrontation. The bullet entered Mason's shoulder and exited, causing fatal injuries to his upper body. The shooter has been cooperating with investigators, and no arrests have been made at this time. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are still gathering information to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As of now, no charges have been filed, and the case remains under investigation. The Newton County Sheriff's Office has urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and provide anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas. The community is awaiting further updates as the investigation continues to unfold.
