Crime & Safety
Arrest Made in Sunday Morning Shooting
The incident happened early Sunday at Mr. Lucky's.
James Kevin Bethel Jr. was arrested charged with murder in the Sunday morning shooting death of
Bethel was located on Sunday morning on the 800 block of Menlo Drive with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body, according to a sheriff's office press release.
Around 3:35 a.m. on Sunday, Bethel allegedly got in an argument with a bouncer at Mr. Lucky's which led them to the parking lot.
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Sheriff Leon Lott said that it was during this time that Bethel shot the 25-year- old male victim in the upper body.
An employed security officer exchanged gunfire with Bethel as Bethel was fleeing the area.
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Officials are asking for help identifying additional persons who may have information pertaining to this incident.
The first person is wearing a white hat, white t-Shirt, and dread locks in the attached video.
The second person is wearing a blue shirt and short hair in the attached video.
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