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Texas Rangers investigating deadly shooting in Morton - KCBD
The Texas Rangers are investigating a deadly shooting in Morton that left two people dead in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 30, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Morton sits about 90 miles west of Lubbock, the seat of Cochran County out on the South Plains.
Morton sits about 90 miles west of Lubbock, the seat of Cochran County out on the South Plains. DPS confirmed the shooting but has not released details about the victims, a suspect, or what led to the violence. The agency said an update will be issued once more information is available.
For people in Lubbock and across the region, a Texas Rangers investigation signals the case is being treated with serious weight. The Rangers typically step in when local resources need backup or when a case carries significant complexity, though DPS has not specified why they were called in here.
Two families lost someone Sunday morning in a small West Texas town, and right now the public knows almost nothing about why.
Common questions
What happened in Morton, Texas on August 30?
- Two people were killed in a shooting in Morton in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 30. The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed the shooting but has not released details about the victims, a suspect, or what led to the violence.
Why are the Texas Rangers investigating the Morton shooting?
- The Texas Rangers were called in to lead the investigation. Rangers typically step in when local resources need backup or when a case carries significant complexity, though DPS has not specified the exact reason they were brought in for this case.
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