John Lawrence Ammon, a 43-year-old male of Caucasian ethnicity from Round Rock, Texas, tragically passed away on February 8, 2017. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served as a gunner in the Iraq War. After returning to civilian life, he worked in accounting for both the IRS and Veteran's Affairs, and was remembered as a loving husband, father, and friend.
Ammon's death occurred during a disturbance at the Wag-A-Bag convenience store on East Old Settlers Boulevard
in Round Rock. He was fatally shot by Kendrick Tremayne Newman, a 40-year-old male from Round Rock, who was later charged with murder. Newman turned himself into the Williamson County Jail shortly after the incident. Police believe there were additional witnesses to the shooting, but no further details were provided about what led to the incident.
Newman was formally charged with murder and, after a trial, received an 18-year prison sentence for the fatal shooting of Ammon. The case highlighted the importance of community cooperation in solving crimes, as police urged anyone with information to come forward.
Ammon's memorial service was held on February 16, 2017, at the Ramsey Funeral Home in Georgetown, followed by military honors and burial at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, two sons, parents, and siblings.
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