A Texas man was found dead Friday after authorities said a woman called 911 for help saying she had shot her kidnapper.
According to the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office, the woman, a 45-year-old Montgomery resident, called 911 around 12:40 p.m. and said she had been kidnapped and drugged before shooting someone.
The woman’s whereabouts were initially unknown, but officers eventually found her near a winery in the 10800 block of U.S. 290 East.
The woman then spoke with officers and described the vehicle and weapon used.
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Police responded to a call from a woman who said she had shot someone after being kidnapped and drugged. (Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office)
Deputies found the vehicle parked outside the westbound lane and found a man dead in the front seat area, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities later confirmed the man had died.
The woman’s name was not immediately released, but authorities said she is 45 years old and a Montgomery resident. (Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office)
The man was identified as Lance Damon Reed, 49, of the Houston area, the sheriff’s office said. No further details about Reed or his death were immediately provided.
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Meanwhile, the woman was taken to a local hospital and questioned by investigators. Authorities did not immediately release an update on the woman’s condition.
The man was found dead in the car, and a woman gave a description to police. He was identified as 49-year-old Lance Damon Reed. (Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office)
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The sheriff’s office said the investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.
