From The Tribune staff reports
CENTER POINT — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man in connection to a deadly shooting in Center Point.
Curtis Williams, 66, is charged with manslaughter in connection to the shooting death of 17-year-old Camari DeVaughn Tyus.
Deputies got the call at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, about an argument and shots being fired. When they got to the scene in the 300 block of 19th Court Northeast, they found Tyus dead.
Sgt. Joni Money said in a press release that the teen had a gunshot wound.
“According to witnesses, there was an altercation that occurred at a family gathering and an altercation broke out,” said Money. “During the altercation, a shot was fired, striking the victim.”
Williams and Tyus were not directly related, according to the sheriff’s office. Tyus was a student at Hoover High School. The school provided counselors for students.
Williams posted a $30,000 bond and was released from the Jefferson County Jail. He is considered innocent until proven guilty.