Texas Man, 20, Shot in the Head; Roommate Arrested

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On December 5, at about 11:15 PM, police were called to the 3500 block of Orbit Circle where a 3rd party custodian reported that Amos Charles Lane, 51, was in violation of his conditions of release and was intoxicated. Officer Ian Fletcher responded and found Lane walking in the area of Nova Circle and Cosmos Drive. Officer Fletcher got out of his patrol vehicle and made contact with Lane. Officer Fletcher escorted Lane back to his patrol vehicle to interview him; while attempting to get Lane into the back seat, Officer Fletcher was punched multiple times in the face by Lane. Lane then fled the scene on foot toward the airport. Multiple officers from APD and the Airport responded and located Lane on airport property just southwest of Orbit Drive. He was taken into custody shortly after midnight and charged with Assault 2, Resisting, and Violation of Conditions of Release. He was taken to the Anchorage Jail with bail set at $7500 plus 3rd party custodian Officer Fletcher was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for a fracture to his left orbital bone. Officer Fletcher was released early this morning.

TEXAS — The San Marcos Police Department have a suspect in custody after a man was found dead in his home at the Villagio Apartments at 1850 Aqaurena Springs Drive.

Police received a call about 8 a.m. from a man who said he found his roommate dead. Officers went to the apartment and found the body of 20-year-old Francisco Sierra (2/04/1996) in his bedroom with a gunshot wound to his head.

Sierra’s roommate, who originally called police, was taken to the police department to be interviewed along with the several other people who were at the apartment. He later confessed to shooting and killing Sierra and throwing away the gun in a body of water at a remote location.

Officers are searching for the weapon. The suspect has been charged with first-degree murder.

Police did not give a motive.

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