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‘He also stated he would shoot any law enforcement personnel who attempted to enter onto the property,’
The sheriff’s office contacted Powell by telephone, and he again said he would kill officers who tried to arrest him.
Gerald Wayne Powell Wills Point Texas man and former US military vet kills his mother, Billie Powell and her dog before surrendering.
Former army vet who suffered from PTSD
Early Monday morning, a SWAT team entered the property, and Powell surrendered. Deputies found his mother dead inside along with the dog. The sheriff’s office said an autopsy would determine cause of death.
A Texas man has killed his mother and her dog after he reportedly told his sister what he was going to do.
Police were in a standoff with Gerald Wayne Powell, 45, for seven hours before he surrendered peacefully, according to a Crime Online report. Van Zandt County deputies headed to the scene outside Wills Point, east of Dallas, and arrived at about 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Police had spoken with a family member and learned that Gerald Wayne Powell was inside with several firearms. The suspect allegedly told his sister that he had already killed the dog and his mother was next.