Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Shrimp boat captain charged with murder

GALVESTON — A shrimp boat captain surrendered at the Galveston County Jail after he was charged with murder in the June 3 shooting of long-time friend and fellow captain, Texas City police said Wednesday.

James Michael Morris, 59, of Dickinson, surrendered Tuesday and his bond was set at $75,000, police spokesman Cpt. Brian Goetschius said.

Goetschius said police believe Morris shot Kelly Sumner, 41, of Friendswood, in the back after an argument over shrimp sales. Morris's .44-caliber pistol discharged during a struggle, striking Morris in the leg, he said. Morris dropped the pistol, then regained control and shot Sumner once.


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