ABILENE, Texas — UPDATE: Quayshaun Lampkin, 31, of Abilene has been charged with first-degree felony murder after killing a 58-year old man Jan. 11 at the Salvation Army.
Lampkin is currently in Taylor County Jail with a bond of $150,000.
ORIGINAL STORY: Abilene Police are investigating the death of a 58-year-old man as a homicide.
According to police, officers were called to the Salvation Army, 1726 Butternut St., at approximately 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. The caller said there was a fight between two people inside the facility.
Minutes later, a man was found lying unconscious in the parking area outside of the facility. Emergency personnel arrived and found the man with serious injuries that happened earlier inside the facility.
He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries just after 4 a.m. Wednesday.
The victim was identified by police as Joseph Louis Johnson, 58, a client of the Salvation Army. Next of kin notification has been made.
One person was detained for questioning and the investigation is ongoing.
The Salvation Army in Abilene issued the following statement regarding the homicide:
"On Wednesday morning, January 11, 2023, two individuals staying at The Salvation Army shelter were involved in a physical altercation. One individual sustained severe injuries and later died. The second individual involved was arrested by Abilene police without further incident. The Salvation Army’s primary concern is for the safety and well-being of all involved in our programs. The Salvation Army is deeply saddened by this incident and our thoughts and prayers are with the families involved."
