STEPHENVILLE, Texas — A 23-year-old man was shot and killed late Thursday night near Tarleton State University, and a Dallas woman has been arrested in connection with his death.
Stephenville Police responded around 11:59 p.m. on April 2 to a reported shooting in the 300 block of South Lillian Avenue, near Newman Hall. Officers found Devonte Johnson, 23, of Maine, inside a residence with an apparent gunshot wound to the neck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators identified 20-year-old Lorena Yamileth Miranda of Dallas as being involved in the incident. She was arrested and charged with Manslaughter and Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 with Intent to Distribute.
Miranda remains in custody at the Erath County Jail with bond set at $550,000.
The manslaughter charge indicates that investigators do not believe the shooting was premeditated, but rather the result of reckless behavior.
The victim's family and friends are confused because of the Manslaughter charge and are looking for answers on why they lost their loved one.
Police said the case remains active and ongoing.
If you have any information about this case, please contact the Stephenville Police Department at (254) 918-1200.
