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Temple police identify murder victim

Man was shot after an argument in neighborhood yard
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TEMPLE, Texas (KXXV) — Temple police have identified a man shot and killed Wednesday.

Officers were sent out to a shooting at a residence 700 block of Luna Lane around 7:20 p.m.

They found a man with multiple gunshots, now identified as 54-year-old Vernon Johnson. He died after being transported to a hospital.

Police discovered Johnson entered his neighbor's yard, 52-year-old David Tate, during an argument. Tate then shot Johnson multiple times.

Tate was arrested and charged with murder. Bond has not been set.