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18-year-old charged with murdering grandfather after argument at home, police say
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points His 18-year-old grandson, Zakarius Lanier, has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting. A domestic dispute between two family members turned deadly, resulting in the death of a 62-year-old man.
A domestic dispute between two family members turned deadly, resulting in the death of a 62-year-old man. The victim, Marcus Lanier, suffered gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. His 18-year-old grandson, Zakarius Lanier, has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting.
Deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a home, where they found the victim and took the suspect into custody. The incident is believed to have stemmed from an argument between the two men.
Further details about the case are available from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, which is continuing to investigate the shooting.
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Category: safety Published: August 28, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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