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UPDATE: Murder suspect arrested from Tuesday's shooting in Midland

According to a press release, MPD arrested 34-year-old Samuel Omamogho for the shooting death of John Richard on May 21.
Credit: Midland County District Clerk's Office

MIDLAND, Texas — On Tuesday, May 21, around 5:43 p.m., Midland Police responded to a shooting incident in the 6700 block of Rio Bravo, according to a press release from the City of Midland. 

The release stated that upon arrival, "officers discovered a male kneeling in the roadway, holding a firearm, while a deceased male lay nearby."

Detectives at the scene reviewed camera footage, which depicted the suspect shooting at a residence and also shooting the victim in the roadway. 

The suspect was identified as 34-year-old Samuel Omamogho, and was arrested on-site and later charged with murder. 

The victim was reported as 41-year-old John Richard of Midland.

The investigation is ongoing. 

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