Crime
Teen indicted in deadly north Lubbock shooting stemming from drug buy - AOL.com
Keymarion Burton was indicted on a murder charge Tuesday by a Lubbock County grand jury for the July 5 fatal shooting of 27-year-old Joe Ybarra Jr.
Burton reportedly told homicide detectives he shot Ybarra in self-defense. This claim came after the incident, which investigators believe stemmed from a drug buy involving THC vapes between the two individuals.
This indictment brings a serious legal process for Burton. If convicted, a murder charge carries a punishment ranging from five years to life in prison under Texas law. The incident highlights the dangerous reality that can unfold from drug transactions in Lubbock neighborhoods. Police discovered Ybarra suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the north Lubbock apartment complex parking lot.
Common questions
Who was indicted in the north Lubbock shooting?
- Keymarion Burton, a teen, was indicted on a murder charge by a Lubbock County grand jury. He is accused of the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Joe Ybarra Jr. on July 5.
What led to the shooting in north Lubbock?
- Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a drug buy involving THC vapes between Keymarion Burton and Joe Ybarra Jr. Burton reportedly told homicide detectives he acted in self-defense.
When did the north Lubbock shooting occur?
- The shooting occurred on July 5, when officers responded to a shots-fired call at 12:35 a.m. in the 700 block of North Ithaca Avenue. The victim, Joe Ybarra Jr., was found with multiple gunshot wounds.
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