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‘This is for you’: Man accused of killing cousin after coming over to take a shower, report says
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Irma Peña, Akim Powell , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Michael Calhoun, 43, was arrested after Waco police responded to a shooting at a home.
A Texas man is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of his cousin. Michael Calhoun, 43, was arrested after Waco police responded to a shooting at a home. The incident occurred on August 9 when Calhoun visited his cousin's home to take a shower.
After showering, he allegedly shot and killed his cousin, 49-year-old Yotanca Calhoun. The victim's wife was present at the time of the shooting. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the events that led up to the shooting.
The case is being investigated by Waco police, who responded to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Texas man is facing a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of his cousin. Michael Calhoun, 43, was arrested after Waco police responded to a shooting at a home. The incident…
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