A quiet evening on Running River Road turned tragic last night when a dispute between neighbors erupted in gunfire, resulting in one death. In a recent development, the Garland Police Department responded to a disturbance call involving a weapon at around 7:30 PM on January 20th at the 1600 block of Running River Road, according to the Garland Police Department.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Rontarious Hamilton, aged 33, suffering from a gunshot wound outside his home. After being rushed to a local hospital, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead, leaving a community to grieve and a family in search of answers. With the suspect in custody, identified as 18-year-old Isaiah Kellough, police have charged him with murder and detained him at the Garland Detention Center. As of yet, the bond has not been set.
Investigators are still piecing together the events that led to the deadly altercation. What started as an argument spiraled out of control, ending in gunfire that ripped through the fabric of this community. Details of the disturbance, the relationship between the victim and the suspect, and what exactly provoked the fatal shooting are yet under investigation, leaving room for speculation but few concrete answers.
The suspect, Kellough, remains behind bars as the case continues to develop. According to the Garland Police Department, they have not disclosed whether any previous incidents between the neighbors may have foreshadowed the unfortunate night’s events. With an ongoing investigation, authorities are calling on the public for any information that could shed light on this tragedy that has one young man facing the gravest of charges and a community mourning the senseless loss of life. More details will be released as the investigation unfolds.
