Townspeople are concerned about the killing of a man and wounding of a woman last September at a reservoir known as Fivemile tank, just miles from the Texas-Mex...
The two men allegedly behind the shooting are twin brothers, Michael and Mark Sheppard. They told investigators they thought they were firing from their truck at wild animals, perhaps ducks, birds or javelinas.
“It was nothing more than a tragic accident,” said Brent Mayr, an attorney for Michael Sheppard, adding his “client feels remorse and sympathy for the harm that was caused, and that it’s never been in his nature to want to take the life of a human being.” It’s the latest attempt by the state to assume a role in border enforcement and immigration control, despite multiple court rulings that only the federal government has that authority.The Republican proposals in the Texas Legislature would continue support for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s $4 billion border mission known as Operation Lone Star.
District Attorney Bill Hicks said the “case has not been presented to our office. However, our standing position is that we do not comment on pending litigation.” Luna said she often served Mark Sheppard breakfast. “He was like, ‘You people,’ meaning I guess Mexican people, ‘That y’all come over here and want everything free. Well, first I was, like, I wasn’t born in Mexico. I’m a U.S. citizen. Secondly, I have always worked. That comment is out of place.’”
Residents say the shooting has shaken their close-knit community, where people know their neighbors. Some newcomers regret their decision to relocate here. Sara Villatoro and her husband moved their family from Dallas to rural West Texas looking for a quiet life in the country, a place to own some land. They opened a small café.“We thought this was a tranquil place,” she said. “But everyone lives with a prayer on their lips.
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