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Homicide reported in Hunt County

– A reported break-in Thursday night near West Tawakoni leads to the second homicide so far this year in Hunt County.

The incident occurred in the 1000 block of Running Bear Road, just north of Highway 276.

Upon arrival, authorities found 43-year-old Michael C. Nix, of Quinlan, deceased. Although several details are sketchy, the initial investigation would find that a disturbance and then shooting occurred.

The shooter was later located in Quinlan.

As of Friday, no charges had been filed and no one had been taken into custody.