Two people shot to death in Caldwell County

TILMON, Texas - The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Rangers are investigating a double homicide. Two males were shot and killed while driving a utility vehicle, according to the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office.

One was an 18-year-old, the other was a juvenile. 

According to the sheriff's office, 911 dispatch received a call reporting that two subjects were "down" in the approximate area of the 4400 block of Tenny Creek Road, near Tilmon. The call came in on Tuesday, June 9 around 6:08 p.m.

When deputies arrived, they found two people dead.

Officials have identified one of the victims as 18-year-old Klayton Manning from Luling. The other victim has only been identified as a juvenile male relative.

Both were identified on scene and family members have been notified.

They say a Polaris side-by-side utility vehicle was on scene and that it appears that the victims had been driving down the roadway when they encountered the shooter or shooters.

This is an active investigation and anyone with information regarding this case can contact Detective Jeff Ferry by cell phone (512) 348-8695 or by email at jferry@caldwellcosheriff.com.

Further information will be released from the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office when it becomes available.

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