Joshua Kellum, a 33-year-old man from Shelbyville, TX, tragically died on January 19, 2016, from a gunshot wound. The incident occurred at a residence on FM 417 West in Center, TX, following a 911 call reporting a shooting. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered Kellum critically injured and later pronounced dead at Nacogdoches Medical Center - Center Emergency Room.
The investigation revealed that Kellum's sister, Jennifer Johnson, was involved in the altercation that led to his death. Johnson was indicted by the Shelby County Grand Jury on charges of murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to the affidavit, Johnson called Kellum to her home, claiming that Marcus Wayne Evans had been assaulting her. She allegedly got Kellum intoxicated and enraged before calling Evans to the residence. During the altercation, Kellum attacked Evans with a crescent wrench, and Johnson pulled a gun on Evans, who then took the gun from Kellum and shot him three times.
Johnson was arrested and booked into the Shelby County Jail on a $250,000 bond. The case highlighted the complexities of family disputes escalating into violent confrontations, resulting in tragic outcomes.
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