Crime
Lubbock man indicted on murder charge after shooting in front of home - lubbockonline.com
A Lubbock County grand jury indicted 65-year-old Robert Kinney on a murder charge Tuesday, stemming from the July 27 shooting death of 37-year-old Stephon Jones in front of Kinney's home on the 2900 block of East Auburn Street. Jones was killed outside the residence, and Kinney was arrested the same day.
Jones was killed outside the residence, and Kinney was arrested the same day. The indictment moves the case toward formal prosecution in district court.
For people living near East Auburn Street, the case puts a months-old neighborhood incident back in the spotlight. Twelve Lubbock County residents reviewed the evidence and found probable cause that a crime was committed, clearing the way for trial.
Kinney is 28 years older than the man he is accused of killing.
Common questions
Who was indicted for the East Auburn Street shooting in Lubbock?
- 65-year-old Robert Kinney was indicted on a murder charge by a Lubbock County grand jury. He is accused of shooting and killing 37-year-old Stephon Jones on July 27 outside Kinney's home on the 2900 block of East Auburn Street.
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