Eye Witness Describes Christoval Shooting

SAN ANGELO, TX — New information regarding Thursday’s shooting in Christoval revealed a fight between a father and son.

As previously reported, on July 21, 2023, at around 12:15 p.m., Tom Green County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the 20700 block of S U.S. Highway 277 for the report of a shooting. For the original story, see: Law Enforcement Activity in Christoval

The TGCSO did confirm that the shooting occurred; however, they did not disclose much information on the incident. Despite that, San Angelo LIVE! reporters spoke with witnesses on the scene and learned the details of what led up to the shooting.

According to our sources, the shooting in Christoval yesterday was a result of an altercation between a father and son. The father and son were walking north on the west side of US 277 from the convenience store. Witnesses said shouting could be heard. As the two passed Grumpy’s Liquor Store, they turned around, headed back towards the convenience store. At that time, the son pulled out a knife, and the father shot the son in his leg in self-defense. Immediately after the shooting, the father tended to his fallen son’s wounds until authorities arrived.

The entire episode happened on the shoulder of the highway. When law enforcement withholds pertinent information, sometimes there is collateral damage to local businesses. At no time did the two men set foot on Grumpy’s Liquor Store’s grounds; according to our sources, they were on the shoulder of the highway.